U.S. military Iwakuni air base falsely declares the means of transportation for infected persons after entering Japan

U.S. Army Iwakuni Airbase falsely declares the means of transportation for infected persons after entry into Japan Passenger aircraft use July 14 23:03

Regarding a person at the U.S. military Iwakuni base confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus, Minister of Defense Kono falsely declared the means of transportation after entering the country and applied to the U.S. Forces Japan to prevent recurrence, saying that he was using passenger aircraft. I made it clear.

U.S. military officials have not been denied entry into the new coronavirus under the Japan-US Status of Forces Agreement, but the government has requested that they wait 14 days after entering without using public transportation. I will.

However, three people at the US military Iwakuni base confirmed to have been infected were moving from Haneda Airport to Iwakuni Kintaibashi Airport by passenger aircraft the day after entry.

On the night of the 14th, Defense Minister Kono told reporters, ``Three people who were confirmed infected had entered Haneda Airport and declared that they would travel by car without using public transportation,'' I flew in an aircraft. I made a false declaration."

In addition, he said, "In an extremely uncertain situation, we requested the United States to implement strict disposal and thorough prevention of recurrence."

On the other hand, Minister Kono confirmed that a private hotel in Chatan Town, which is used by the U.S. military to isolate military personnel from their home countries, etc. I explained that I found out that infection control measures were taken.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs proposes strict disposition to US forces in Japan

The North American Director General of Foreign Affairs, Suzuki, called the commander of the US Army in Japan, Schneider, on the 14th to inform him of his regret regarding this situation, to thoroughly investigate, and to apply strict disposition as the military. It was

In response, Commander Schneider said, "We are investigating the facts, and if we know what to dispose of, we will dispose of it firmly."