Chiba Yachiyo Two childcare facilities Total 15 people Confirmed infection Cluster occurrence August 15 19:15

It was confirmed that 15 children, including children and staff, were infected with the new coronavirus at two childcare facilities in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture by the 15th, and the prefecture believes that a cluster of infected persons = clusters have occurred. I will.

In Chiba prefecture, on the 15th, it was confirmed that a total of 13 children (8 children and 5 employees) were infected with the new coronavirus at childcare facilities "Crayon Kids International" and "Crayon Kids Yachiyo Midorigaokaen" in Yachiyo City. Announced that it was done.

According to the prefecture, two staff members have been confirmed to have been infected so far, and the total number of infections at the facility was 15, and the prefecture is investigating that a cluster of infected people = cluster had occurred.

These two childcare facilities are operated by the same corporation, are located in the same building, and are separated by curtains, but it means that there were staff coming and going between the facilities.

Employees wore masks for work, but some children didn't.

The two childcare facilities do not currently carry out childcare work during summer vacations, so the prefecture is promoting measures and investigations to prevent the spread of infection.