Kobe City: Increased distribution of antigen qualitative test kits for symptomatic patients and

(November 21, 2022)

The Kobe City Online Confirmation Center currently sends antigen test kits and distributes medicine to those who have symptoms of suspected new-type coronavirus and are mildly ill, aged 6-59 years, and have no underlying medical conditions. In order to prepare for the same outbreak as seasonal influenza, the number of distribution will be increased from two times per person to three times per person. In addition, the distribution will be expanded to people aged 60 to 64 years old.

Increase in the number of times of distribution

(Currently)
From the start of the program (August 4), each person can apply up to twice (one kit per person).
(From November 25 (Friday) onward) Each person may apply
up to three times ( one kit per time ).
(Excluding the number of applications submitted by November 24, each applicant may submit up to three applications again.)

2. Expansion of eligible age groups

(at present)
・ Persons
aged 6-59 with
no underlying medical conditions residing in Kobe City and with symptoms of suspected new-type coronavirus infection such as fever.
(Friday, November 25 and onward) ・Persons
aged 6-64 without underlying medical conditions residing in Kobe City with symptoms of suspected new-type coronavirus infection, such as fever.
However, if you have any of the following symptoms, please visit a medical institution.

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Symptoms)

• Fever of 39 degrees Celsius or more for more than 2 days
• Breathing difficulty (breathing has become labored, chest pain, sudden start of wheezing, etc.)
• Impaired consciousness

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underlying disease, etc.)

• Malignant tumor, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), chronic kidney disease (including dialysis), high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, sleep apnea syndrome, immunocompromised

• Conditions, etc.
• Obesity (BMI over 30)
• Pregnant women

3.

Date of change

November 25, 2022 (Friday)