(Combating new crown pneumonia) the total number of confirmed infections in Japan rose to 946
China News Agency, Tokyo, February 29 (Reporter Lu Shaowei) As of 19:00 local time on 29th, the total number of confirmed cases of Japanese new coronavirus pneumonia infection rose to 946, with a cumulative death toll of 11 (among which 6 passengers of the cruise ship "Diamond Princess" People), the first confirmed diagnosis occurred in many places.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the media at the Prime Minister's residence on the 29th that all measures should be taken to prevent the epidemic from spreading in the next two weeks. Abe said that it will use a reserve of more than 270 billion yen (about 2.5 billion U.S. dollars) to formulate a second round of emergency countermeasures in about 10 days.
Abe claims that the virus has many unknown parts and that it is not easy to fight with unclear and unknown enemies. Victory alone is difficult to achieve victory and requires the common efforts of the people.
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics, Abe said that the Japanese government will continue to work closely with the International Olympic Committee, the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee, and Tokyo to prepare for the goal of providing athletes and spectators with peace of mind.
On the same day, Kochi Prefecture found the first confirmed diagnosis of a female nurse in her 30s. It is reported that the patient had recently traveled to Osaka, had no experience abroad, and had no contact with Japanese returning from Wuhan, China.
On the same day, the first confirmed diagnosis was also found in Niigata, a male in his 60s. It is reported that he returned to his hometown of Niigata from Tokyo to take care of his mother. He developed fever and went to the hospital for examination.
On the 29th, Miyagi Prefecture announced that a male in his 70s was diagnosed in Sendai, the first case in the county. The patient had previously been a passenger on the cruise “Diamond Princess” and had a negative test result on the virus. She disembarked and returned home on February 20. I didn't go out except to buy food. I wore a mask during this time. (Finish)