Third Evacuee Flight Lands In Tokyo
Another plane carrying Japanese evacuees from the epicenter in China has arrived in Tokyo. It's the third flight of its kind this week.
The chartered plane landed at Haneda Airport on Friday morning, after picking up 149 people in Wuhan.
Passengers will be sent to medical institutions to be tested for the virus. Officials say eight people were transported by ambulance.
Those without symptoms will be staying at hotels and government facilities while they await the test results.
Government officials say about 300 people who are still in Wuhan have indicated they want to return to Japan.
They are making arrangements with the Chinese government to send a fourth flight next week.
The Defense Ministry is also considering offering evacuees temporary lodging on a ferry that's contracted to transport Self-Defense Force units.
It says the vessel could be docked at a port in Tokyo area for the purpose.
