As NHK summarized at 6:30 am on the 1st, infection with a new mutant virus, Omicron strain, has been confirmed in 19 countries and regions around the world.
Other than Japan,
▽ Africa is South Africa, Botswana,
▽ Europe is the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Austria, Sweden, Spain, France's overseas prefecture Reunion in the Indian Ocean,
▽ Israel in the Middle East,
▽ Asia
Infections have been confirmed in
Hong Kong,
▽ Australia in Oceania
,
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Canada in North America, and
▽ Brazil in South Africa.
WHO “Postponement of travel to areas where infection has spread, such as those who have not been vaccinated”
WHO = World Health Organization said in a recommendation released on the 30th that the effects of Omicron strain on infectivity and vaccine effect are still under investigation, and people who have not completed vaccination and recovery from infection People over the age of 60 and those with heart disease, cancer, or diabetes who do not have evidence that they have been infected with the new coronavirus are at high risk of becoming severely ill or dying. He says that travel to the wider area should be postponed.
On the other hand, regarding the fact that several countries have started immigration restrictions from southern Africa etc. to prevent infection of Omicron strains, "Indispensable movement such as dispatch for emergency and humanitarian assistance is prioritized even in the middle of a pandemic. Should be continued. "
Hong Kong Strengthen quarantine for travelers from Japan
The Hong Kong government will strengthen quarantine for travelers from Japan after it has been confirmed in Japan that a man arriving from Africa was infected with a new mutant virus, Omicron strain, of the new corona. Announced.
For the time being, non-Hong Kong citizens who have stayed in Japan within 3 weeks will be prohibited from entering the border.
For Hong Kong citizens who have been vaccinated, the hotel quarantine they are seeking after returning from Japan will be extended from the current 14 days to 21 days.
New measures have been taken since the beginning (December 3rd), and in addition to Japan, Sweden has also been added.
In Hong Kong, in addition to two people who arrived from South Africa and Nigeria last month (November), one person in quarantine at a hotel near the airport was confirmed to have been infected with the Omicron strain, and Hong Kong from Africa and Europe etc. Entry by non-citizens is prohibited.
In Hong Kong, since July, the infection in the city has been almost suppressed, and the Hong Kong government has said that the Omicron strain has not flowed into the city so far, but it is becoming more vigilant. ..
Confirmation of infection in two Brazilians
Authorities in Brazil's largest city, São Paulo, have confirmed that two men and women have been infected with a new mutant virus, the Omicron strain, on the 30th.
Two people, a 41-year-old man and a 37-year-old female, were confirmed to be infected. They arrived in Brazil from South Africa on the 23rd and were tested for the new coronavirus at the airport to return to South Africa on the 25th. Was found and a detailed inspection was being conducted.
This is the first time that the Omicron strain has been identified in South America.
From the 29th, the Brazilian government has introduced measures to restrict entry from six countries in southern Africa, including South Africa.