[HIGHLIGHTS] US CDC opens office in Tokyo “Important to global security”

US CDC opens office in Tokyo “Important to global security”. CDC played a central role in responding to the new coronavirus in the United States.

Head of the CDC, Director Mandy Cohen, who came to Japan for the occasion, gave an exclusive interview to NHK. Director Cohen also referred to Japan as ``a leader in health security,'' and expressed his expectations for Japan's role in producing therapeutic drugs and vaccines. "This region, where many new viruses have been occurring, is important for global security," he said.