Cruise ship "expert that cannot prevent spread of infection" expert

Cruise ship "small response that cannot prevent spread of infection" expert February 19 16:59

Experts who entered the cruise ship, which was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, responded to NHK's interview, and there was no clear distinction between dangerous and safe areas on the ship. He criticized it was a terrible response that could not be prevented.

Dr. Kentaro Iwata of Kobe University, which specializes in infectious disease control, received permission to board a cruise ship anchored at Yokohama Port, "Diamond Princess" on 18th as a member of a disaster medical dispatch team in response to NHK's interview , He explained that he was conducting an onboard survey.

To prevent the spread of the infection, the area where there is a danger of infection when entering the area and the safe area are clearly separated, and the virus is brought into the safe area by putting on and taking off protective clothing at the designated place. There is no need.

However, according to Professor Iwata, although the areas were separated on board, the places to put on and off protective clothing were not clear, and some occupants were able to roam freely, regardless of the area.

Prof. Iwata requested that a person in charge of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare implement thorough measures, but was unable to hear from him.

Professor Iwata said, "The measures on board the ship are extremely sloppy, and the number of infected people may continue to increase. If the government listened to the opinions of experts and took thorough measures, it would not have happened so far. Is there anything? "

Prof. Iwata also posted a video on YouTube that complains of inadequate infection control and is spreading through SNS and other media.

Secretary-General Kan: "We are working to the fullest"

Kotaro University's professor Kentaro Iwata criticized that cruise ships with confirmed outbreaks of the new coronavirus were not properly controlling infections, Secretary-General Kan said in a morning reporter. At the interview, "Since February 5, occupants have been implementing thorough protection measures such as wearing masks, washing their hands, and disinfecting alcohol. If the occupants were confirmed to be infected, the occupants of the same cabin would be on standby. We are working hard to prevent the spread of infection. "

He added that Professor Iwata noted that there was no distinction between safe and high-risk areas on board the ship. Said.