New type of pneumonia First meeting of the government's headquarters of response

To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the first meeting of the government's headquarters was held in the Diet, and Prime Minister Abe told ministers who had strengthened border control and had stayed in Wuhan, China. I asked them to do their best to check their health.

In this context, Prime Minister Abe said, "Two of the people who returned yesterday showed a positive reaction despite their asymptomatic status, and they have taken another phase of the border measures, etc. We need to raise it. "

In addition, he said, `` We will introduce a system to check contact information etc. in Japan and follow up on health status for all immigrant who have stayed in Wuhan etc. .

Prime Minister Abe also commented on responding to those who wish to return to China or Wuhan, saying, "We will continue to work to ensure that all remaining applicants return home and make every possible effort to manage the health of returnees. Regardless of the presence or absence, we will conduct thorough health care including virus testing and provide full facilities such as national training centers for lodging during that time. "

He said, `` I would like you to make decisions without hesitation and implement measures with the highest priority, above all, to protect the lives and health of the people, taking into account changes in the situation, '' and said to each minister. He told them to do their best to prevent it.