Regarding the fact that Chief of Staff, Maritime Self-Defense Force Hiroshi Yamamura, who was infected with the new coronavirus, attended a press conference for the first time since the infection was revealed, and last month attended a farewell party with drinking, in which 14 people participated. I was taking measures to prevent infection, but I regret that there was a problem in crisis management. "
Chief of Staff, Maritime Affairs Yamamura was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 21st of last month and continued to work at home because he had no symptoms, but since he entered this year, he has been working at work. I will.
On the 16th of last month, five days before the infection was confirmed, a total of 14 people attended a farewell party with alcohol, along with the assistant Deputy Chief of the Maritime Staff Office, and the Deputy Chief of the Maritime Staff Office also confirmed the infection. it was done.
At a press conference on the 19th, the first time since the infection was revealed, Chief of Staff, Maritime Staff Yamamura revealed that he had been instructed by Defense Minister Kishi, saying that he lacked consideration for crisis management. Regarding the farewell party, he said, "I implemented it because I had taken proper measures to prevent infection, but I regret that there was a problem in crisis management that the Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff were present at the same time." Said.
On that basis, he said, "I will personally refrain from eating in the future, considering that the trend is that the dinner itself is not allowed." He also indicated that he would instruct the members to thoroughly implement infection prevention measures. I did.