Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare `` Quarantine Quarantine System to Avoid Leaks ''

In Wuhan, Hubei Province, inland China, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato has reported that a series of new cases of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus have been reported in Japan. He showed his thoughts for perfection.

In Wuhan, Hubei Province, inland China, a series of pneumonia cases have been identified for which the causative agent has not been identified since last month, and one person has died. WHO says the World Health Organization may be responsible for a new type of coronavirus Is undeniable. In Thailand, an infection of a Chinese woman visiting sightseeing from Wuhan was confirmed.

In a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that there was no report of this pneumonia patient in Japan so far, `` without worrying too much, it is similar to influenza such as cough etiquette and hand washing. It is important to work on infection control. "

He also revealed that the National Institute of Infectious Diseases is working on establishing a testing method based on the virus gene sequence information released from China.

He further stated, "We will make sure that there is no omission in the quarantine system."