Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Prevents spread of new type of corona infection
Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said at a press conference that he would immediately develop measures to curb the speed at which the number of patients increases, and to put together a comprehensive basic policy on the 25th. Showed.
In this report, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato stated, `` If we look at recent outbreaks in Japan, a significant proportion of cases have not been identified, and clusters of small patients have been identified in some areas. Are in a situation to be done. "
In addition, Minister Kato said, "How to suppress the rate of increase in the number of patients will eventually reduce the peak of the epidemic, and at the present time we can increase the number of patients It is very important to control this as much as possible, but at the same time there is a period of preparation to strengthen the overall healthcare delivery system. "
He stated that he would formulate measures to minimize the rate of patient growth as much as possible, taking into account the opinions of the expert meeting to be held on the morning of the 24th, and to formulate a comprehensive basic policy on the 25th. .
Strengthening follow-up for disembarkers
A woman in Tochigi Prefecture who returned from her cruise ship and returned to her home was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato will follow up, including conducting daily health checks on those who disembark. Showed the idea of strengthening.
A Japanese woman in her 60s living in Tochigi prefecture, who was a passenger on the cruise ship Diamond Princess, was dismissed and returned to her home on March 19 due to a negative virus test. Infection was confirmed.
At this time, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato stated at a press conference that "we must take the fact that we have become positive after disembarkation."
He said, `` I notified the disembarker that I would perform regular health checks every day after the disembarkation. Showed.
Meanwhile, Minister Kato measured the body temperature before going to work, and did not go to work if he had symptoms such as fever, on the 22nd after the infection of a staff working for a geriatric health facility in Tokyo was confirmed. Unless unavoidable, the visitor and the visitor will be notified of a business communication that summarizes restrictions, etc., on the 24th.
`` Since it is a very important time to suppress the rate of increase in the number of patients, if there is a cold-like symptom, take a break from school or work and refrain from going out. I want to ask you. "