Call for new corona infection prevention and heat stroke measures 4:19 on June 19
It was confirmed that the Ministry of the Environment and other parties held a heat stroke countermeasures meeting and called for measures to prevent new coronavirus infection and heat stroke measures, such as removing masks depending on the situation.
The meeting held online on the 18th was attended by representatives from nine relevant ministries.
In this, Minister of the Environment Koizumi said, “This year, measures must be taken in the corona. 3 It is okay to remove the mask in a place where denseness can be avoided. I want to do it."
In addition, the person in charge of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare explained that he would like to inform everyone that he should be careful about heat stroke by adjusting the air conditioning in the room while ensuring ventilation such as opening windows.
According to the Fire Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the number of people who had been transported to Japan for heat stroke by the 14th of this month was 2,780, more than in the same period last year.
Until August, the Ministry of the Environment has designated “heat stroke prevention strengthening month”, and if you are outdoors with a distance of 2 meters or more, remove the mask or wear a mask depending on the temperature and humidity. If so, I try to avoid frequent exercise and to drink water frequently.