As the infection of the new mutant virus of the new corona confirmed in South Africa spreads in Europe and other countries, the seven major G7 countries held an urgent health ministers' meeting on the night of the 29th of Japan time.
We have also compiled a joint statement that includes cooperation and support in the future.
While the infection of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" of the new corona confirmed in South Africa is spreading not only in southern Africa but all over the world, G7 = 7 major countries will start from 9:30 pm on the 29th of Japan time. An urgent health ministers' meeting was held online.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto explained that although infection with Omicron strains has not been confirmed in Japan so far, monitoring is being carried out while strengthening the implementation of viral genome analysis as well as border measures.
At the meeting, we will continue to cooperate with international organizations such as WHO = World Health Organization to continue to respond in G7 countries, promote research and development, and hold the Health Ministers' Meeting again in December. We have compiled a joint statement that includes things to do.
After this, Minister Goto told reporters, "There are still many things that we do not know, including the strength and infectivity of new mutant strains, and the effects of vaccines and therapeutic agents, but it is important for G7 countries to respond while sharing information. It makes sense. "