21 people confirmed infection in Kitakyushu Investigating infection route by dispatching a countermeasure group New Corona May 29, 5:33

In response to the confirmation of new cases of new coronaviruses in Kitakyushu, the government dispatched a countermeasures team to investigate the infection route and the possibility of outbreaks in other areas at all times. Therefore, we will call again for thorough measures to prevent infection.

In Kitakyushu City, 21 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 28th, and the total number of confirmed infections in Kitakyushu City was 43 on the 6th consecutive day.

In response to this, the government will dispatch a person in charge of the cluster countermeasures group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to the field to investigate the infection route in cooperation with local experts and support measures to prevent further spread of the infection. I am.

In addition, at the government expert meeting held on the afternoon of the 29th, we will listen to opinions about the situation of infection in Kitakyushu City and other places after the declaration of emergency has been lifted.

Nishimura, Minister for Economic Recovery, said at a press conference on the 28th, "It is difficult to eliminate the virus because it is unknown where it lurks. A small wave turns into a big wave if you take care of yourself. It is important to expand economic activity while taking proper measures. "

The government calls for thorough prevention of infections, such as avoiding the so-called "dense" three types, and washing hands and wearing masks, because there is always a possibility of outbreaks throughout the country even after the declaration of emergency has been lifted. I am deciding.