As a countermeasure against the new corona, the government has strengthened border measures for people entering from mainland China from the 8th, and is requiring those who enter the country by direct flight to submit a negative proof within 72 hours before departure.

In response to the infection status of the new coronavirus in China, the government started temporary border measures from the 30th of last month for people entering the country from mainland China, etc. isolated by



According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 4895 people who entered the country by the 5th of this month were tested, and 408 were confirmed positive.



And, based on the efforts of each country, the government will strengthen border measures from the 8th, and people who enter the country by direct flight from mainland China are required to submit a negative certificate within 72 hours before departure.



Regarding inspections at the time of entry, we are gradually switching to more accurate PCR tests.



In addition, the measures to limit the arrival of direct flights to Narita, Haneda, Kansai and Chubu airports and request airlines not to increase the number of flights will continue.



On the other hand, flights from Hong Kong and Macau are allowed to arrive at four airports and three airports, including New Chitose, on the condition that no passengers have traveled to mainland China within seven days before boarding. However, from the 8th, other airports will be allowed if the quarantine system is in place.