New type pneumonia Japanese charter aircraft for return home Arrived in Wuhan January 29 1:25
A charter aircraft carrying Japanese wishing to return from Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, where the spread of the new coronavirus has spread, arrived in Wuhan at approximately half past midnight Japan time.
With the spread of the new coronavirus, especially in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, public transportation has stopped in Wuhan, including the fact that the airport has been closed, making it difficult for Japanese nationals to return home. It has become.
According to the government, as of the morning of the 28th, about 650 people would like to return home, so all applicants will be returned to the country one by one.
The first chartered aircraft, ANA Boeing 767, arranged by the government, departed Haneda Airport on the 28th night and arrived at Wuhan airport around midnight 29th Japan time.
About 10 people including medical teams and government officials have boarded the charter flight, and a large amount of supplies such as masks and protective clothing are also being loaded.
Approximately 200 people will return home on the first flight, and will leave Wuhan at around 4 am on the 29th of Japan time and return to Haneda Airport around 7:30 am