Strengthen explanation to each country by restricting Japanese immigration Government New Coronavirus March 12 6:28
With the spread of the new coronavirus increasing the number of countries that restrict the entry of Japanese people, the government has asked each country to discuss the situation in Japan, which is said to be `` not progressing explosively, '' and the latest measures And promote measures based on objective evidence.
As of the morning of November 11, 29 countries, including China and South Korea, India and Israel, and 29, have been on an increasing trend, with restrictions on immigration for travelers from Japan due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. I am.
Under these circumstances, the government has repeatedly held briefings to officials from various embassies in Tokyo and to the officials of overseas media to provide accurate information on Japan's efforts.
A briefing was held on the 10th, and about 100 countries attended the meeting for the embassy, and a Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare official said that the situation in Japan has not progressed to an explosive spread of infection. He introduced the house's views and explained how to expand the virus inspection system and strengthen measures at the border.
The government will continue to strengthen its outgoing communication overseas, and, given the fact that the number of infected people in Japan is smaller than in Italy, Iran, South Korea, etc., to dispel concerns about Japan and to restrict the entry of Japanese people, We are urging each country to take action based on objective evidence.