Osaka Detention Center Infected Prisoner Isolates 40 "contact" prisoners in a single room April 14 14:21

Following the infection of the prison officers in Osaka detention center with the new coronavirus, Minister of Justice Mori revealed that he had taken measures such as isolating 40 inmates in a single room, and in prisons and prisons. He said that he would urgently strengthen measures to prevent the transmission of infection.

On May 5, it was confirmed that a male prisoner in his forties working at Osaka Detention Center in Osaka had been infected with the new coronavirus.

In response, the Minister of Justice Mori held a press conference on the afternoon of March 6, and noted that he had taken steps to isolate the 40 inmates who had allegedly had contact with the prisoner in a single room called a "single room." Revealed.

The inmates have no symptoms such as fever.

Meanwhile, two of the staff members have symptoms of fever, and 119 of the 509 staff members who are likely to have contacted prisoners are on standby.

Minister Mori requested the Ministry of Defense to cooperate.SDF staff, who provided medical assistance on a cruise ship, received guidance from prison staff, and experts from infectious diseases and public health. He expressed his opinion and urgently strengthened measures to prevent infection at correctional facilities such as detention centers and prisons.

Mr. Mori said, "In response to the fact of the infection, we will work to further manage the health of staff and detainees, and take thorough measures to prevent infection."