On November 30, after the first confirmed person infected with the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" of the new corona in Japan, Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture had about 10 close contacts in the prefecture on the 1st. "We will continue to take special measures for a while with a sense of tension," he said.
It was confirmed for the first time in Japan on November 28 that a male diplomat in his thirties who entered the country from Narita Airport from Namibia in southern Africa was infected with the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" of the new corona. it was done.
Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture told reporters on the 1st, "There are about 10 people who observe health in Chiba Prefecture," and revealed that there are about 10 close contacts in the prefecture.
On that basis, he said that he was urgently responding to the 10 people, including those living together, to enter the accommodation facility, and said, "We will continue to take special measures with a sense of tension for a while."
Also, regarding the fact that new foreigners have been suspended from entering Japan from the 30th, "It is a difficult situation for Narita Airport and the aviation-related industry in Chiba Prefecture, but if this response is mistaken and the infection spreads rapidly, it will be a problem. Will take a long time, so we need to take special measures. "