Inmates newly entering the facility 2 weeks isolated in a private room New corona measures April 28, 12:56
Following the infection of many new prison officers in the detention center with the new coronavirus, the Ministry of Justice has decided that the prisoners who will newly enter the facility will be isolated for two weeks in a private room. I have compiled the guidelines.
In correctional facilities such as detention centers and prisons, eight prison officers have been confirmed to have been infected with the new coronavirus at the Osaka detention center in Osaka City, and one defendant at the Tokyo detention center. , One prison officer has been confirmed to be infected in the moon-shaped prison in Hokkaido.
In response to this, a work team established by the Ministry of Justice, consisting of infectious disease specialists and other members, has compiled guidelines for measures to prevent infection at correctional facilities.
As a result, as the risk of infection peculiar to correctional facilities, it is easy for three dense conditions to overlap in a limited space, and there are opportunities for visitors and private businesses to bring viruses into the facility. I point out that there is something.
On top of that, in order to prevent infections, it is stipulated that a mask should be worn, regular ventilation and disinfection should be thoroughly implemented, and inmates newly entering the facility should be kept in a private room for 2 weeks to check their health status. .
At the press conference, Minister of Justice Mori stated, "I would like to make sure that all the staff of the correctional facility are informed of the guidelines and take precautions against infection."