New Coronavirus Mass Infectious Building Emergency Emergency Blockage March 27 4:24

Prefectural governors can now block or restrict access to buildings where outbreaks of the new coronavirus have occurred, only when deemed urgent.

Following the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in Japan, the Cabinet decided on June 26 to partially revise the Cabinet Order of the Infectious Diseases Law.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the prefectural governor will not block or enter buildings only if it is confirmed that outbreaks have occurred in commercial facilities and buildings, You will be able to restrict.

It also means that you can shut off nearby roads for up to 72 hours so that you can't enter the building.

It will take effect on the 27th, and if you do not comply, a fine of 500,000 yen or less will be imposed.

According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "it is based on the premise that infections will be contained by disinfection work, and the fact that one infected person is found does not mean that this measure can be applied. We want to be cautious in applying it because it involves human rights. "