New type pneumonia Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism countermeasures meeting "Prevent infection spread" January 24, 19:11
With the spread of pneumonia, which is thought to be caused by a new type of coronavirus in China, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism decided to take measures to respond to many Chinese tourists visiting Japan, with the start of consecutive holidays following the Chinese New Year `` Spring Festival '' In addition, we confirmed that we would work on preventing the spread of infection.
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism held an extraordinary meeting on the 24th, during which the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism stated that "in cooperation with related organizations, we will strengthen our response and make every effort."
According to the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, more than 2,000 passenger planes are operated from China during the weekly holidays following the Chinese New Year, attracting approximately 400,000 passengers, 15 cruise ships calling, and approximately 35,000 passengers. It is expected to visit.
For this reason, Mr. Akabane has urged passengers and cruise ships from China to distribute a `` health card '' to all passengers to request self-declaration when they feel unwell and to call attention to measures to strengthen border measures. Instructed relevant departments.
In addition, in Japan, two people have been confirmed to have been infected after entering the country, so if a guest with fever or cough is present at an accommodation facility such as a hotel or a private residence, it is recommended that an appropriate consultation be given, such as recommending a medical examination. He also told him to take action.