Returning to Obon "Reducing the risk of infection among the elderly" Nishimura Economic Recovery Minister August 8 20:08
Upon returning to Obon, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura called at a press conference for thorough measures to prevent infection, such as disinfection and wearing masks, to prevent the infection of elderly people at high risk of getting serious.
Nishimura, Minister of Economic Affairs, said that the number of people returning home from the Obon holiday will start on the 8th, saying, "Infecting the elderly and people with underlying diseases increases the risk of seriousness. Anyway, the risk of infection of the elderly is high. I would like you to lower it."
He called for thorough infection prevention measures such as disinfection, wearing a mask, adequate ventilation, and avoiding "3 density".
On the other hand, he said, "If this is difficult to do, I would like you to take care of it online, such as returning home. If you have a fever, refrain from going out, and if you go to a place with a high risk of infection, please judge carefully." It was.
Also, related to the government subcommittee showing an index for judging the infection situation by dividing it into four stages on the 7th, ``It is an important phase to strengthen measures while using this index as a guide, I would like to take measures in cooperation with the prefectural governors."
Furthermore, in Okinawa Prefecture, where the number of infected people is increasing, Minister Nishimura requested that the governor's association cooperate with him, and support the public health center in order to promote medical treatment at the accommodation facility, as the arrangement of nurses and public health nurses is insufficient. I showed the idea to go.