In Shanghai, China, where the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading, the Japanese Consulate General has requested the Shanghai Municipal Authority to respond, saying that there is a risk that Japanese living in the area will not be able to arrive at the airport and return home due to strict restrictions on going out. did.
In China, the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading all over the country, and the daily community-acquired infection on the 29th was confirmed in 8655 people, mainly asymptomatic people, of which 5892 people were the most in Shanghai.
In Shanghai, strict restrictions on going out are scheduled from 28th to April 1st in the eastern region, and similar measures will be taken from 31st to 5th April in the western region.
Currently, there are international flights at Pudong Airport in the east, but according to the Consulate General of Japan in Shanghai, Japanese people living in the area cannot leave the area where they live, but cannot arrive at the airport and return to Japan. It means that there is a fear.
Since the beginning of this week, the Consul General has requested the Shanghai Municipal Authority to take measures such as securing transportation to the airport so that Japanese can board the aircraft.
As of October last year, Shanghai had the largest number of Japanese expatriates in China, about 38,000, and many expatriates are scheduled to return at this time of the year, but there are concerns about the impact on these people. I am.