Simultaneous epidemic of new coronavirus and influenza and response to year-end and New Year holidays

Updated: December 28, 2022

In this winter, there is a possibility that the new coronavirus infection will spread more than this summer, and at the same time, seasonal influenza will be prevalent at the same time.

Preparedness for emergencies

Prepare test kits, antipyretic analgesics, food items, etc. in advance in case you develop a fever.

Examples of pharmaceuticals, etc.

  • A commercially available novel coronavirus antigen test kit (choose a kit approved by the country labeled as "in vitro diagnostic drug" or "class 1 drug").
  • Over-the-counter antipyretic analgesics
  • thermometer
  • Daily necessities (hand sanitizer, detergent, garbage bags, hygiene products, toilet paper, tissue paper, etc.)

grocery example

  • Hydration (sports drink, oral rehydration solution, jelly drink, etc.)
  • Food that is easy to eat even when you are not feeling well (retort porridge, packed rice, udon noodles, etc.)
  • Food that can be easily eaten without cooking (retort pouch food, canned food, instant soup, instant miso soup, frozen food, etc.)

Prepare for one week.

About vaccination

About the new coronavirus vaccine

Click here for details of the new coronavirus vaccination in Chuo Ward.

Click here for details of large-scale vaccination venues in Tokyo.

About influenza vaccine

Click here for information on flu vaccinations for the elderly in Chuo Ward.

For details on simultaneous vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine for the elderly at the vaccination venue in Tokyo, please refer to this.

If you have symptoms such as fever or sore throat

Regarding the distribution of antigen qualitative test kits to symptomatic persons by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Due to the rapid spread of infection, in order to alleviate the strain on medical institutions for medical examinations and testing, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has approved antigen qualitative medicines approved as in-vitro diagnostics for those with symptoms suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus (symptomatic patients). We are distributing test kits.

About visiting a medical institution

Please refer to here for information on nearby medical and examination medical institutions.
Please refer here for medical institutions that support online medical treatment (medical treatment using telephones and information communication devices).

Please also refer to this file for a list of medical institutions in the city during the year-end and New Year holidays.

Please also refer to this file for a list of dispensing pharmacies in the city during the year-end and New Year holidays.

For those suspected to be positive with the new coronavirus test kit (voluntary test) or free PCR test project

Those who need medical examination

  • Those who wish to receive a prescription for medicine
  • Those who are likely to become severe (Note)
  • 65 years of age or older
  • pregnant woman

(Note) Those who have underlying diseases such as diabetes, heart failure, respiratory disease (COPD, etc.), those who are undergoing dialysis, those who are using immunosuppressants or anticancer drugs, etc. requires an examination.
In addition, for children, it is desirable to have a pediatric examination by a pediatrician, so please consult your family pediatrician by phone.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has established the Tokyo Temporary Online Fever Medical Center for those aged 13 to 64 who have self-tested (those with underlying medical conditions and those who are pregnant are not eligible). .

Those who do not need to be examined (Tokyo positive person registration center)

For those who do not need to be examined, you can use services such as accommodation treatment and health observation by registering with the Tokyo Positive Person Registration Center.

Consultation desk about new coronavirus infectious disease

Consultation counter for those with symptoms such as fever
name Reception time telephone number
Chuo Ward Public Health Center Call Center 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on weekdays 03-3541-5254
Tokyo Metropolitan Fever Consultation Center [Those who wish to consult about symptoms, etc.] Any time (24 hours reception) 03-5320-4592
03-6258-5780
03-5320-4551
03-5320-4411
Tokyo Metropolitan Fever Consultation Center [Those who wish to be referred to a medical institution] 03-5320-4327
03-5320-5971
03-5320-7030

About influenza

Click here for information on how to prevent and spread the flu.

About basic infection control

Once again, let's try to prevent infection by thoroughly taking basic infectious disease countermeasures.
Thorough implementation of basic infection control measures

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