New Pneumonia Chief Cabinet Secretary Charter Aircraft Dispatch Adjusted with the Chinese Side January 28, 11:14
Regarding the new type of pneumonia caused by coronavirus, Secretary-General Kan said that he would like to start a dispatch of a private charter aircraft to return Japanese staying in Wuhan, China as soon as the Chinese side obtained permission, He showed the idea of rushing adjustment.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus in China, the government plans to dispatch two ANA-chartered aircraft to Wuhan in order to return all Japanese who wish to stay there early.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan described the status of preparations for returning to Japan. For those who wish to evacuate, we will use a vehicle to transport to Wuhan Airport with the assistance of the Chinese government. "
He said, "We are preparing for all means to return home after all means. If we get permission from China, we are ready to leave." , He said, he wanted to start the charter aircraft immediately and continued his rush to make adjustments.
In addition, Secretary-General Suga revealed that he was coordinating with the Chinese side to carry relief supplies such as masks and protective clothing by charter aircraft.
Foreign Minister Mogi “Preparing to return home as soon as possible”
Foreign Minister Mogi told the House of Representatives Budget Committee on dispatching charter aircraft to Wuhan: "We are working diligently and in preparation under Prime Minister Abe's policy. Not only to arrange charter aircraft, but also to go to the airport in Wuhan. There are various ways to secure transportation and we are preparing to return to Japan as soon as possible. "