Govt. Panel Compiles Urgent Advice On Covid - 19
NHK has learned that Japan's government advisory panel on the coronavirus pandemic has called for stronger measures against cluster infections and more effective border controls.
The panel came up with the emergency guidelines on Monday in response to a current surge of infections in the northern prefecture of Hokkaido and many other regions.
The panel members warned that there would likely be a rapid spread of infections unless appropriate measures are taken as social and economic activities are gradually resuming.
They also called for more effective and efficient measures to be taken against cluster infections at such places as bars, night clubs, communities of foreign residents and universities.
As traveling to and from Japan has resumed after the easing of restrictions, the panel advised health authorities to swiftly disclose a country-by-country analysis of coronavirus tests at airport quarantine stations, as well as the positive rate of the tests. The panel also urged strengthening support for medical institutions that treat foreigners.
The panel members stressed the need for tougher measures to curb social and economic activities when the coronavirus alert level is raised to the second highest on a four-point scale.
