Regarding the problem that the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading at the activity base of the Self-Defense Forces in Djibouti, which is taking measures against piracy off the coast of Somalia in Africa, Minister of Defense Kishi has been thoroughly taking measures against infection at sports events held at the end of last month. He showed the idea of investigating.
At the base in Djibouti of the Self-Defense Forces, which is a countermeasure against piracy off the coast of Somalia, 21 out of 180 members have been confirmed to be infected so far. 130 people had a social gathering with food and drink.
Regarding this, Defense Minister Kishi told reporters, "Djibouti is in a very difficult mission environment, and it is necessary to take appropriate measures against the exhaustion of the members. This sports exchange is under the commander. It was done as an organization and was intended to restore strength. "
After that, he said, "It is necessary to further investigate and confirm whether appropriate measures have been taken from the viewpoint of preventing the spread of infection, such as how to hold an event." I did.