Thorough countermeasures against the possibility of explosive infections Proposal by Government Expert Meeting March 20 4:15
A government expert meeting to discuss measures against the new coronavirus was held on the night of 19th, suggesting that if the number of patients whose source is unknown continues to increase, there is a risk that explosive spread may occur, suggesting that thorough measures be taken. Was put together. While large-scale events continue to require careful attention, schools and sports events in areas where infections have not been confirmed are required to be conducted based on risk assessment.
The government's expert meeting convened its eighth meeting on the evening of 19th, and was attended by Takashi Wakita, director of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, who chaired the meeting, and summarized the recommendations.
In this context, if the current situation continues to hold up, but the number of patients whose source of infection is unknown continues to increase throughout the country, somewhere with an explosive spread of infection called `` overshoot '' somewhere. Opinions were expressed that could lead to a pandemic.
He pointed out that it is necessary to proceed with future measures according to the local infection status.
Specifically, in areas where infections are on the rise, we are considering the need for independent alerts and uniform self-restraint such as going out to prevent the spread, and are requesting that the period be carefully examined and introduced.
In areas where the infection is beginning to converge, it should consider gradually removing low-risk activities.
In areas where infection has not been confirmed, we hope that school activities, outdoor sports games, and use of cultural and artistic facilities will start from low-risk activities.
On the other hand, large-scale nationwide events are at risk of outbreaks and spread to various parts of the country.
And considering the status of infection in Japan and overseas, short-term convergence is unlikely and it is necessary to prepare for a long-term war.
The government has decided to consider future actions regarding self-restraint of events and requests for school closures based on the recommendations of the Experts' Meeting.
Measures in Hokkaido have a certain effect
The government's expert meeting stated that measures to prevent the rapid spread of infection could be caused by the fact that residents changed their daily life behavior and took immediate measures in response to the governor's declaration of emergency in Hokkaido. It was effective.
On the other hand, he points out that the epidemic is still not clearly converging and remains alarming.