New type pneumonia Akabane Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport `` Full effort to return Japanese people '' January 28 10:24
At a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane commented on the response to the spread of the new type of coronavirus at a news conference `` Final adjustment of charter aircraft operation now to realize the return of all Japanese applicants in the field We are in close liaison with the relevant ministries and agencies regarding coordination with the Chinese authorities and acceptance at the airport after returning home.We will do our best to make it possible to return home as soon as possible. "
On the other hand, regarding the impact on tourism in Japan, "I think the impact of tourism is present, but now we will work with related ministries and agencies on the border measures that the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism should take to prevent the spread of infection. After calm down, we will take measures against tourism. "