cloudy
The government plans to open one in October to allow business travelers and athletes to electronically book polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for the new coronavirus before traveling abroad.
The site, which will be called TeCOT, will allow those planning trips abroad to check the situations required for travel, which differ by destination, and perform PCR testing ebook.
The government hopes to ensure that readers have simple access to virus testing, as Japan has already begun to ease restrictions on and from other Asian economies.
In principle, only business travelers and professional athletes will be able to use the service. Japanese athletes competing at next year’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games will also be able to use the website.
To prevent coronavirus infections, other countries impose other access requirements.
Singapore asks for evidence of a negative result of a new coronavirus check conducted within 72 hours of departure from Japan, while Vietnam asks for evidence of such a result 3 to seven days before entry.
Such differences are feared to hinder arrangements for those planning to travel.
It will allow users to seamlessly search and make reservations for national medical services that provide the new coronavirus tests needed for overseas travel.
The government will require medical services on the online page to disclose their PCR testing fees at excessively high fees.
Negative effects certificates will be issued through medical facilities in paper form or by email for the time being.
The government plans to introduce a formula for issuing such a certificate through a special application at the end of March next year, due to considerations on the imaginable manufacture of the certificate.
On Friday, Japan loosened access restrictions for short-term business travelers from Singapore and also seeks similar measures for other Asian economies.
The government expects the launch of the online page to stimulate business trips abroad.
Since the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, the Japan Times has provided free access to very important data on the effect of the new coronavirus, as well as practical data on how to deal with the pandemic. today so that we can continue to provide you with up-to-date and detailed data on Japan.
The Japan Times LTD. All rights reserved.