Experts point out that infection control is inadequate “I played a major role” February 20 16:31
An expert who posted a video and pointed out that infection control on the cruise ship where the outbreak of the new coronavirus occurred was not enough, a press conference via a videophone told a press conference, `` After pointing out the problem, infection control on the ship was I think it has improved a lot and played a role. "
Kobe University's professor Kentaro Iwata, who specializes in infectious disease countermeasures, entered a cruise ship `` Diamond Princess '' berthed at Yokohama Port on the 18th, and between the area where there is a danger of infection when entering, and the safe area There were crew members walking around freely, and it was criticized through videos posted on YouTube that infection control was sloppy, as it was not clear where to put on and off protective clothing.
Prof. Iwata made a press conference via videophone at the Japan Foreign Correspondents' Association in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo on the 20th.
In this, Professor Iwata stated, `` When I got on board, I heard from officials that infection control on the ship was inadequate, but yesterday, measures were greatly improved, such as thorough division of areas on the ship. '' Was.
He added, "The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced the data on infected persons on board for the first time, and information disclosure has progressed, and has played a certain role."
After confirming that he was not infected with the virus, Professor Iwata pointed out that those who got off the cruise ship said, "There is still a risk of infection, so follow-up is required for two weeks."