The government has decided to raise the maximum number of immigrants per day to 20,000 from next month over the border measures for the new Corona.
In addition, quarantine measures for immigrants from overseas will be mitigated according to the inflow risk such as the positive rate of the tests performed so far at the time of entry, and about 80% of immigrants will be required to carry out inspections and waiting measures. It is expected to be exempted.
Regarding border measures from next month, Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "From each country and region based on knowledge about Omicron strains, epidemic situation in each country and region, risk assessment such as inflow situation to Japan, effectiveness of vaccine, etc. We will comprehensively consider the inflow risk and review the measures. "
Specifically, we are raising the maximum number of immigrants per day from the current 10,000 to 20,000.
In addition, quarantine measures for immigrants will be implemented by dividing the world's countries and regions into three groups according to the inflow risk such as the positive rate of the tests conducted so far at the time of entry. ..
▽ Immigrants from the lowest risk group are exempt from the inspection at the time of entry and the waiting measures at home even if they are not vaccinated.
▽ The second lowest group is exempted from the test etc. on condition that they have received the third vaccination, but if they have not received the test, they will continue the test and require a minimum of 3 days of waiting at home. ..
▽ The group with the highest risk will continue the test and will be required to wait at home for a minimum of 3 days if they have been vaccinated for the third time, and for 3 days at the accommodation if they have not been vaccinated.
According to the government, about 80% of people, including those from G7 = 7 major countries, are expected to be exempt from inspections and waiting measures.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said, "While taking a quarantine system according to the inflow risk, we can secure smooth entry while increasing the number of immigrants. We will make appropriate decisions, including strengthening border measures if necessary, taking into account the situation and the status of border measures in major countries. "
After that, "We will flexibly review the designation of countries and regions based on this measure. Naturally, when a mutant strain that is newly designated as a variant of concern by the WHO = World Health Organization occurs. Will deal with this flexibly. "
The government will announce the specific countries and regions of the three groups next week.