Experts To Present Views On Anti - Virus Measures


Experts to present views on anti-virus measures

A Japanese government panel of experts will present its latest views on the country's measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.

The outline of the panel's views has been revealed in advance of a briefing that will take place on Thursday evening.

Experts on the panel say that Japan has kept the outbreak under control to a certain extent. But they warn that the virus continues to spread in some areas, and this could lead to a nationwide epidemic involving an explosive surge called "overshooting."

The experts are urging the public to avoid poorly ventilated, crowded places where people talk in close proximity.

The panel says that from now on, measures to control the outbreak should be adapted considering the regional situation.

Areas where the virus is spreading should consider the need to declare a state of emergency, or call for an across-the-board ban or downsizing of events, after determining the timing and duration.

Areas where the outbreak appears to be subsiding should consider gradually lifting the ban starting with low-risk events. But activities should be halted again if there are any signs of a flare-up.

Areas that have had no confirmed cases could resume events with a low risk of infection, such as school activities, attending sporting events held outdoors and use of cultural facilities.

The panel urges continued discretion in organizing large-scale events.