13 February 2020 – Testing systems strengthened nationwide

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Type of Intervention: Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Health
Intervention Categories: Surveillance and response measures; Detecting and isolating cases; Finance policy and financial aid; Financial aid to health services
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: The testing system at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and 83 regional health laboratories nationwide will be drastically strengthened.
Full details here: https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/th_siryou/kinkyutaiou_corona.pdf