More than 10 people on a tour trip Corona infection Commissioner of the Japan Tourism Agency Demands thorough countermeasures October 23, 18:30
After more than 10 participants and crew members were infected with the new coronavirus on a tour trip conducted by a major travel agency, the Japan Tourism Agency adhered to the guidelines to prevent the spread of the infection to the travel industry and the health of the participants. We requested that management and infection prevention measures be thoroughly implemented.
In a tour of Tokyo-based Yomiuri Travel Service, which departed from Kansai and traveled to Hokkaido in 3 nights and 4 days, 12 men and women out of 41 participants and crew members were infected with the new coronavirus by the 22nd. It was confirmed that it was infected.
Regarding this, Atsushi Gamo, Secretary of the Japan Tourism Agency, said at a press conference on the 23rd, "Infection has been confirmed in a large number of travelers and we take it seriously. We will investigate whether the infection measures of travel agencies were sufficient and it is necessary. We will take appropriate measures such as guidance for improvement. "
For the Yomiuri Travel Service, one of the participants who was confirmed to be infected wrote "yes" to the question "Are there any respiratory symptoms such as coughing or dysgeusia?" On the pre-departure health check sheet and submitted it. However, it is said that the tour operator overlooked it.
For this reason, the Japan Tourism Agency has requested the Japan Association of Travel Agents and the All Nippon Travel Agents Association to follow the guidelines for preventing the spread of infection when conducting tours, and to reinforce the health management and infection prevention measures of participants. It was.