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An interesting, albeit detail-limited report this morning from Japan's MOH, announcing the infection of yet another MOH official and a Cabinet Secretariat Official - both of whom appear to have contracted the virus while visiting the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess.
At least two other MOH officials have been reported infected in the past week (see Another health ministry official infected).Since anyone visiting the quarantined vessel would have been provided PPEs, and proper infection control protocols to follow, this hints at the transmissibility of the virus. The MOH states, that in light of these recent infections, they will review their current infection control measures.
(Information Provided) About New Coronavirus Infected With Advanced Coronavirus
It has been confirmed that one Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare official and one Cabinet Secretariat official, who was engaged in clerical work on board the cruise ship Diamond Princess, which arrived at Yokohama Port on February 3rd, infected with the new coronavirus.
The patient has already been hospitalized and is starting treatment. In addition, the presence of rich contacts is being investigated with the help of experts and will also be supported by the health center's active epidemiological survey.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will review appropriate measures to prevent the infection of employees engaged in the relevant work in light of the current situation, and will endeavor to take necessary measures thoroughly.
