"Godzilla" statement is inappropriate Improper attention of MHLW officials Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato February 25, 12:23
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato stated that an official of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare made an inappropriate statement at a briefing held in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, on accepting passengers of a cruise ship confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Revealed strict attention.
When accepting passengers of the cruise ship Diamond Princess at a facility in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture, when the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare held a residents' briefing last week, Director Kanai of the Tokai Hokuriku Welfare Bureau said, `` Unless it is not Godzilla, Sneezing is impossible to reach schools across the country. "
In this regard, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "I lacked tension and made inappropriate remarks. Countermeasures against infectious diseases related to the new type of coronavirus, and the public health and welfare administration It will undermine the trust of the government. "
He said, "When I communicated directly, it was 'I'm deeply reflecting on it.'
Minister Kato also stated that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's measures to prevent infection were `` not quite applicable to those involved in the new coronavirus. I want to further expand and thoroughly implement it. "