New virus to thoroughly understand infection status and implement urgent countermeasures Government

Going on the stage of thorough monitoring of new virus infection status and implementing emergency countermeasures 6:37 on February 14, the government

In addition to the death of a person infected with the new coronavirus for the first time in Japan and the number of people suspected of being infected in Japan, it was confirmed that the state of the infection was thoroughly understood and the emergency response measures decided on the 13th were promptly implemented. And aims to establish prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

A woman in her 80s living in Kanagawa Prefecture infected with the new coronavirus has died on the 13th. This is the first time an infected person has died in the country.

In addition to the taxi driver in the 70s who lives in Tokyo and is the son-in-law of a woman, the infection was also confirmed in Wakayama Prefecture and Chiba Prefecture, and according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, all within 14 days before the onset, Hubei, China He has no history of staying in Zhejiang or Zhejiang, and seems to have been infected domestically.

In addition to investigating each infection route in detail, the government has determined that infection is occurring from person to person in Japan, and will thoroughly understand the infection status.

In addition, the government will set up outpatient clinics to diagnose suspected infections in various parts of the country on July 13, and aim to establish prevention and diagnosis and treatment methods by promoting the development of simple test kits and vaccines. We have decided on an emergency response plan that includes funding support for SMEs such as the tourism industry.

Out of the necessary budget of over 15 billion yen, the Cabinet decided on the 14th that more than 10 billion yen will be allocated from the contingency budget for this fiscal year, and the policy will be implemented promptly.

On the other hand, among the passengers of the Diamond Princess, a cruise ship with confirmed outbreaks, those who are over 80 years old and have a basic disease are given priority virus tests. The government has decided to move to accommodations prepared by the government, and it is expected that disembarkation will begin on the 14th.

The government has decided to reduce the age to over 70 years old and conduct tests sequentially.