Cruise Ship Emergency Measures Meeting to Confirm Virus Infection 11:15 on February 5, Kanagawa
A Hong Kong man who had been infected by the new coronavirus was on board, and 10 people were confirmed to have been infected by the virus on a cruise ship anchored off the port of Yokohama from March 3, Kanagawa Prefecture Held an emergency response meeting and shared information on the status of transportation to medical institutions.
On a cruise ship anchored off the port of Yokohama from the 3rd, a virus test was conducted on people with symptoms such as fever, and it was confirmed that 10 people had been infected with the virus so far, Kanagawa Transportation to multiple medical institutions in the prefecture is underway.
In response to this, Kanagawa Prefecture held an emergency meeting at the prefectural office from 9 am, and at the beginning Governor Kuroiwa said, "I want you to share information properly and respond accordingly, assuming what will happen in the future." And close coordination with local governments.
About 10 people received a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare at 2:00 am on the 5th, and coordinated transportation to designated medical institutions that accept eight infectious disease patients in the prefecture.
The county does not disclose how many people will be transported to which hospitals, as it is from the state.
In addition, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has indicated that it will continue to stay on board for passengers and crew who remain on board for 14 days in principle, and will take necessary measures after waiting for requests.