Government call for an environment improvement for people with cold symptoms February 19 5:11
The government says it is important that people with fever and other symptoms stay away from home to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. We are calling for cooperation in improving the environment.
Prime Minister Abe said at the government's headquarters on Tuesday that new infections with the new coronavirus were confirmed in various parts of the country. He called on some people to refrain from going out, and instructed ministers to improve the environment.
In response to this, related ministries such as the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology have been considering local consultations and consultations to make sure that people with symptoms have to take a break from work or school. We are requesting information from business associations and boards of education.
In addition, the policy is to encourage active adoption of “telework,” where employees work at home without going to work, and “staggered work,” which avoids the rush of commuting.
On the other hand, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare entrusts the decision of the organizer to hold a large-scale event, but if it is assumed that many people will be crowded, people with symptoms such as cold will refrain from participating or hold the event. We are also considering giving cautionary notes, including postponing the timing.