13 February 2020 – Research and development promoted for diagnostic kits, drugs, vaccines

This item is sourced from the CCCSL: CSH Covid-19 Control Strategies List co-ordinated by the Complexity Science Hub Vienna, Austria. We are in the process of gathering further information and aligning taxonomies for these items.

Type of Intervention: Advisory, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Research and development
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: Promotion of research & development in Japan and overseas for simple diagnostic kits, antiviral drugs, vaccines, etc., and prioritisation of research funding in collaboration with a private company.
Full details here: https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/th_siryou/kinkyutaiou_corona.pdf