Regarding measures against the new corona, the U.S. military in Japan has lifted the obligation to wear masks in the facility area from this week in principle, but as a result of the Japanese government requesting a review of the response, Japanese employees also in the area We have changed the policy to recommend wearing it when you come in contact with.
As the number of people infected with the new corona continues to decline, the US Army Command in Japan will wear masks for military personnel in facility areas throughout the country from 14th this month, based on the guidelines of the US CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In principle, the obligation is canceled.
In response to this, the Japanese government explained to the US side the way of thinking about wearing masks in Japan, and continued discussions asking for a review of the response.
As a result, even within the facility area of the US military, the US side notified that the policy of recommending wearing a mask when interacting with Japanese employees was changed on the 18th.
At a press conference, Foreign Minister Hayashi said, "The government will continue to work to prevent the spread of infection and alleviate the anxieties of the local people through the" Quarantine and Health Subcommittee "under the Japan-US Joint Committee. I would like to cooperate between the United States. "