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Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane will make every effort to prevent the spread of infections on transportation and accommodations at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting after the WHO has declared an emergency on the new coronavirus. Was shown.

Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said, “We will continue to make every effort to return Japanese nationals in Wuhan based on the WHO Declaration. In cooperation with relevant ministries and agencies, in addition to border measures, We will do our best to prevent the spread of infections from the United States. "

Minister Akabane then said, "Through a tour company, we will investigate the tours to Japan from Wuhan, identify the bus operators and guides used on the tour, and be sure to have a medical checkup. `` We demand that businesses involved in public transport, such as buses, taxis, railroads, airlines and airports, wear masks and wash their hands and ensure that employees are immediately notified of infections. '' Said.