Members of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting have summarized new views on familiar infection control measures that are required even after the position of the new coronavirus under the Infectious Diseases Act was changed to ``5'' in May. Shown as "Five Basics".



In May 2020, when the first emergency declaration was issued regarding measures against familiar infections, the government's expert meeting at that time indicated a "new lifestyle", but this time it will be radically revised. increase.



We organized and summarized what has changed and what is still required.

The newly presented “five basics”

The ``five basics'' compiled by members of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting are: ``If you have anxiety or symptoms, stay at home or visit a medical institution,'' and ``Wear a mask according to the situation. "Implement cough etiquette", "Avoid 3 Cs and ventilate", "Hand washing", "Moderate exercise and diet".



As a result, we have organized how specific countermeasures change for each situation.

distance between people

Regarding the distance between people, the "new lifestyle" in 2020 is to keep a distance of 2 meters as much as possible, at least 1 meter, avoid face-to-face conversations as much as possible, and the "three Cs" of crowding, close contact, and closed spaces. Avoidance was required.



In addition, choose a time when you are alone or with a small group for shopping, use a reservation system for entertainment and leisure leisurely, choose a quiet time and place for parks, and use public transportation when it is crowded. It was recommended to avoid walking and using bicycles as well.



In this view, the specific distance between people is no longer described, and it is not shown for each scene such as shopping, entertainment, and leisure.



However, avoiding the "three Cs" (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings) along with ventilation is still an effective measure. Especially in situations where an unspecified number of people are present, it is recommended to keep a distance from other people and choose a time and place when it is not crowded. It is said that the risk of infection can be lowered.

wearing a mask

About wearing a mask The 2020 "new lifestyle" calls for wearing a mask when going out or talking indoors, even if you do not have symptoms if you cannot keep a distance from others.



In this opinion, it is ``wearing a mask according to the place'', and whether or not to wear a mask depends on the local infection status, the surrounding congestion, the size of the space, the time you are there, and the presence in front of you. We will make decisions based on the risk of aggravation of people in the hospital, carry a mask when going out, and wear it when asked to wear it.

move

Regarding travel, the "new lifestyle" for 2020 was to refrain from traveling from and to areas where corona is endemic, and to keep notes of who and where you met in case you develop symptoms, but this time. has never been called out to show the scene about the move.

meals and events

In addition, in the "new lifestyle" of 2020, we will eat side by side instead of facing each other, avoid large dishes, and use contact confirmation apps when participating in events, etc. was called out, but this opinion does not show such a specific scene.

A call that never changes

On the other hand, there are some measures that remain important in the future.



Regarding hand washing, before eating, after using the toilet, and when returning home, wash your hands carefully with running water and soap for 20 to 30 seconds, even if you don't have soap. It is also possible to use appropriate hand sanitizers.



In addition, if you are unsure about your physical condition or have symptoms such as a fever, please do not overdo it and take care of yourself at home.



In addition, workplaces and schools should create an environment that makes it easy to take leave when you are unwell, and call for stricter physical condition management when meeting people with a high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly or people with chronic illnesses. I'm here.