Hokkaido Governor's Interview Critical of Information Disclosure of Infected Persons February 18 18:09
Governor Suzuki said at a press conference on March 17 that after criticism that Hokkaido announced only newly discovered coronavirus infected people as men in their 50s living in Hokkaido this month. It was revealed that the infected man was a Japanese and a self-employed person living in the Ishikari district.
Hokkaido reported that the second case of the new coronavirus was confirmed on the night of March 14 in Hokkaido, saying that the patient was a male in his 50s living in Hokkaido and he had severe symptoms and was treated in an intensive care unit Etc. were announced.
It was pointed out that there was too little information to be disclosed about this response, but did not disclose the nationality, occupation, or area of the infected person as the result of "consulting with the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare."
However, since the criticism that information disclosure was insufficient was gathered after that, Governor Suzuki held a press conference on the 17th and revealed that the infected man was a self-employed person living in the Ishikari district and a Japanese. did.
The man is still in the hospital with a ventilator and is in heavy condition.
At the moment, there are 43 close contacts, of which doctors tested 16 suspected infections and found no infection confirmed.
Governor Suzuki said, "I'm sorry to hear your concerns. I'd like to judge information provision and personal information protection on a case-by-case basis and respond appropriately."