New type pneumonia expert "Mental care for returnees should be done properly"

New type pneumonia expert "care for returnees should be done properly" January 29 19:03

Experts say that the first charter aircraft from Wuhan, Hubei Province, arrived at Haneda Airport and returned more than 200 people, suggesting that there is a low possibility that infection will spread from those who have returned to the country and take appropriate mental care. Need to be done.

The first charter aircraft carrying Japanese wishing to return from Wuhan, where the spread of the new coronavirus spreads, arrived at Haneda Airport on the morning of the 29th, and five of them had symptoms such as fever and cough, and went to the hospital. It has been transported.

Regarding the response to those who returned to Japan, Professor Atsuro Hamada of Tokyo Medical University who is familiar with infectious diseases overseas said, `` Everybody is inspected regardless of infection, arrange a dedicated bus and send it to the place where the inspection is performed etc. And meticulous measures have been taken to keep the infection from spreading. "

He added, "If you look at this response, it is unlikely that the infection will spread in the country even if the returnee is infected. If you follow up closely, you can prevent the spread of the infection." is.

On the other hand, he said, `` People who return from Wuhan, where the infection spreads, live in unusual circumstances and are under extremely high stress, and they do not spread the infection when they return. There is a possibility that the stress will build up, and mental health care should be appropriately performed as needed in the future. "

Another expert says, "Relieving returnees of mental anxiety"

Specially-appointed professor Mitsuo Kaku of Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, who is familiar with infectious disease prevention measures, points out that it is necessary to conduct health observations on those who return to Japan and mitigate mental anxiety.

Professor Kaku said, "People who have returned have been mentally anxious that they will always be infected and do not know if they will develop the disease. In addition, I think they feel anxious about being prejudiced after returning home. It is fundamental to respond while respecting human rights, and it is necessary to call on society to calm down and reduce the mental burden on those who return to Japan. "