Kirk here. The page received an inquiry about PCR testing:

Kirk here. The page received an inquiry about PCR testing:

“Good morning. Would you mind posting information for non-Japanese speaking people about where PCR testing centers are and if there is English assistance available? Thank you.”

There are two things I can do in this regard. The first is to share an earlier post I made on the topic:

https://www.facebook.com/Kumamotoi/posts/6644740002266042

The other thing I can do is to request that people share their knowledge and wisdom in the comments to this post. I seem to recall seeing something in the news about shifting away from trying to give PCR tests to all who would like to take one because the labs are overwhelmed. My memory is fuzzy but perhaps the idea was that you either had to have clear symptoms or be aware that you had had contact with an infected person. Another thing I wonder about is whether or not antigen (antibody?) tests are being recommended now.

Also, I recall seeing something like “no walk-ins” (by appointment only) for tests. Is that right?

I don’t have time at the moment to research the topic so I hope the good readers of the page will share what you know. Thanks! :)