Considering measures to prevent infection of cruise ship occupants, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare February 13, 4:13
Outbreaks of the new coronavirus have been confirmed on cruise ships, as well as passengers and occupants. As the life on board is prolonged, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is urgently considering ways to manage crew health and prevent infection.
A total of 174 passengers and crew members of the Diamond Princess cruise ship have been infected so far, of which 20 are crew members.
Many crew members are foreigners, and so far infections from Filipinos and Ukrainians have been confirmed, and there are cases where crew members are sharing rooms. It is not desirable from the viewpoint of prevention. "
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare listens to the status of contact onboard and investigates the route of infection.However, as life on the ship is prolonged, it is necessary to respond to crew members. I'm in a hurry to consider.
In addition, the Ministry of Defense has already dispatched medical officers and other personnel, but is considering dispatching SDF members to assist crew duties while assessing the situation on board.