The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto strengthened the domestic surveillance system at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, following the first confirmation in Japan of people infected with "monkeypox", which has been reported one after another mainly in Europe and the United States. After explaining that measures have already been taken, he expressed his intention to proceed with the investigation of detailed infection routes.
Among them, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said that the person infected with "monkeypox" was confirmed for the first time in Japan on the 25th. He said that he would proceed with the investigation, such as the detailed infection route and whether there were any contacts in Japan.
Regarding efforts to prevent the spread of infection, "We have already strengthened the surveillance and monitoring system in Japan, provided information on immigration at the quarantine station, and took measures such as establishing a system for vaccination and administration of therapeutic drugs. It's coming. "
In addition, on the 26th and 25th, it was revealed that a countermeasure meeting will be held at the director level of the relevant ministries and agencies, with the Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Murata at the top, and "confirm the efforts between the ministries and agencies to prevent the spread of infection. At the same time, in collaboration with WHO = World Health Organization, we will take necessary measures while monitoring the onset trends of infectious diseases in Japan and overseas. "
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Isozaki "more thorough" border measures
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Secretary of State Isozaki said, "Unlike the new corona, infection with monkeypox is mainly due to contact including skin lesions, body fluids, blood, etc. of infected people and animals. It is said that human-to-human transmission does not occur easily. Avoid contact with people who are suspected of being infected, take basic infection countermeasures such as hand disinfection, and take fever and rash. If you have any physical condition, please consult with a nearby medical institution. We would like to continue to monitor the outbreak trends in Japan and overseas and cooperate closely with the relevant ministries and agencies to take appropriate measures. "
Regarding border measures, he said, "We have already strengthened surveillance and are urging foreigners to report to the quarantine officer if they are not feeling well when they arrive in Japan, and we would like to make it even more thorough."