Government Response to Cruise Ships "Crew members were taking appropriate measures" March 6 14:55
The government decided on a Cabinet meeting on a cruise ship confirmed that the outbreak of the new coronavirus was confirmed, so that crew members on board the ship should always wear masks based on infection prevention measures prepared by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases and others. We have determined a response that we have taken the necessary measures.
Regarding the princess cruise ship "Diamond Princess", a member of the House of Representatives Democratic Party, Hiroe Makiyama stated in a letter of intent to ask that food and drink provided by crew members on the ship and walking of passengers were one of the causes of the outbreak. I was told that it was one.
In response, the government responded in a Cabinet decision on June 6 that crew members were always masked, from cooking food and drinks to serving passengers, based on infection prevention measures prepared by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases. And took appropriate measures such as wearing
In addition, with the consent of experts, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare prepared the “Precautions for Onboard Operations” and recommended light exercises such as walks on a regular basis. It is said that it was known to take.
The government's response to this cruise ship will be thoroughly verified in the future.