Since the influence of the mutant virus has been pointed out in India, where the infection of the new coronavirus is rapidly expanding, the government plans to designate it as a target country to strengthen border measures soon and request inspection after entry. I decided.
In India, the number of new infections per day exceeds 300,000 every day, and it has been pointed out that one of the factors is the effect of the mutant virus that was first confirmed in India.
By the 26th in Japan, 20 cases had been confirmed by airport quarantine and 1 case had been confirmed in Japan, and the government soon decided to designate India as a target country for strengthening border measures.
Specifically, we will ask people entering Japan from India to wait at the accommodations secured by the quarantine station, and we will conduct another inspection on the third day after entering Japan.
Even if the result is negative, you will be required to wait at home until 14 days have passed since you entered Japan.
In addition to India, the government plans to add four states in Peru and the United States to strengthen border measures, and plans to start operations from midnight on the 1st of next month.
Countries and regions targeted for strengthening border measures
A total of 29 countries and regions have been designated by the government as targets for strengthening border measures.
The breakdown is
▽ Ireland,
▽ UAE = United Arab Emirates,
▽ Israel,
▽ Italy,
▽ Ukraine,
▽ United Kingdom,
▽ Estonia,
▽ Austria,
▽ Netherlands,
▽ Switzerland,
▽ Sweden,
▽ Slovakia,
▽ Czech Republic,
▽ Denmark,
▽ Germany,
▽ Nigeria,
▽ Pakistan,
▽ Hungary,
▽ Philippines,
▽ Brazil,
▽ France,
▽ Belgium,
▽ Poland,
▽ South Africa,
▽ Luxembourg,
▽ Lebanon,
▽ Spain,
▽ Finland,
▽ Canada.