Extension of Period and Change in Registration Procedures for Free PCR Tests to Fight the Coronavirus

新型コロナウイルス感染症拡大防止のために無料PCR検査事業の申込期間を延長するとともに実施方法等を変更します

2021/12/15 quarta-feira Comunicados, Coronavírus

There is a lot of movement of people during the New Year holidays.  Therefore, the government will extend the registration period for PCR testing until February 10, 2022 (Thursday) so that more residents can receive the test.

Stands will also be placed inside commercial establishments, etc., for the distribution of test kits.

However, negative test certificates will not be provided.

  1. Period of registration

Until February 10, 2022 (Thursday)

*Limit of up to 1 test per month for each applicane

  1. Target persons

Asymptomatic people who reside, work or study in Mie

Asymptomatic people planning to come to Mie

*People who have symptoms of fever, cough, etc. will not be able to receive the test.

  1. Procedures
  • About the test

PCR testing with saliva

  • Test fee

FREE

  • How to take the test

Register for the test on the homepage

Receive the kit (possible to receive at your home, place of work or other establishments, or at the booths)

The applicant himself must remove the sample (saliva) on his own

Put the test kit in the mailbox in the established manner

Samples will be analyzed by medical institutions

The results will be sent to the applicant’s home or workplace and other establishments.

  1. How to register
  • Register through the homepage (in Japanese only).

For the general public: http://www.mwt-mice.com/events/miepcrtest

For offices and establishments with more than 10 people expected to take the test: https://www.mwt-mice.com/events/miepcrtest-office/login

*Offices and establishments with less than 10 people can register using the form for the general public.

  • It is also possible to register at booths installed in commercial establishments

The locations and dates the booths will be installed will be informed on the homepage 1 week before the installation day.

https://www.pref.mie.lg.jp/KANSENJO/HP/m0348600003_00006.htm

*An identity confirmation will be made when the test kits are distributed at the booths, so bring your driver’s license or other identity document with you.

  • It is also possible to register by FAX and mail. For more details, consult the office.
  1. Contact

Shingata Coronavirus Kansen-sho Kakudai Boushi ni Muketa Muryo PCR Kensa Jigyo Jimukyoku

TEL: 059-213-3810 (In Japanese only)

Operating hours: from 10 am to 5:30 pm

(*They will also operate on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Except between January 1st, Saturday, and January 3rd, Monday)

  1. Remarks
  • If you test positive, you will receive referral from medical institutions. Make an appointment online or over the phone (no medical expenses required).
  • Even if you test negative, it does not completely prove that you are not infected with the coronavirus, so continue to adhere to preventative measures.

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