Prevention of spread of new virus infection To formulate specific response policy Government February 20, 6:05

To prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has decided to formulate a response policy that includes specific countermeasures.

As the outbreak of the new coronavirus spreads around the country, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato will hold a press conference after a government expert meeting on the night of 19th to formulate a response policy that includes specific countermeasures to prevent the spread of the infection. I showed my thoughts.

Minister Kato stated, "I would like to monitor the status of domestic infections and take countermeasures based on medical and scientific evaluations to protect the lives and health of the people."

The government plans to proceed with the study based on the new influenza response policy formulated in 2009.

Estimated decision to hold large-scale event

On the other hand, given the widespread movement of self-restraining and cancellation of events in various places, Minister Kato decided to publish ideas on guidelines and precautions for holding large-scale events on the 20th. Is.