COVID-19 risks
Oct. 19, 2022, midnight
In light of the fact that the global infection situation is generally improving, and that G7 countries have already stopped designating levels by country and region, all the new coronavirus infectious disease risk information will be issued on October 19. The world is uniformly set to level 1 (please be careful).
July 25, 2022, midnight
On July 23, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak of monkeypox a "public health emergency of international concern." According to the WHO, more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox infection in 75 countries and regions have been reported so far, and the infection is spreading worldwide.
July 1, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the risk of death and aggravation has decreased, and deregulation at the water's edge and in Japan has also been seen, especially in countries where vaccination is progressing worldwide. I'm on the way. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
May 26, 2022, midnight
Although the infection status of the new corona varies depending on the situation in each country and region, the number of new infections and deaths is declining worldwide, and the risk of death and aggravation is mainly in countries where vaccination is progressing. Is declining, and regulations are being relaxed at the water's edge and in Japan. Based on these trends, the infectious disease risk information level is now available after comprehensively considering the actual conditions of each country / region, such as the status of infection, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures in each country / region. Was reviewed.
April 1, 2022, midnight
The level of infectious disease risk information should be reviewed after comprehensively considering the actual situation of each country / region, such as the number of newly infected people in each country / region, vaccination status, infectious disease control / medical system, and status of various measures. It was made. As a result, infectious disease risk information has been reduced from Level 3 "Recommendation for suspension of travel" to Level 2 "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" in 106 countries.
Nov. 29, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please be informed and try to prevent the infection.
Aug. 13, 2021, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
May 18, 2021, midnight
Coronavirus infections are still spreading worldwide, with more than 160 million confirmed infections and more than 3 million deaths worldwide. Although the number of infected people is decreasing in North America and Europe, the situation continues to require caution, such as the remarkable spread of infection in South Asia.
Based on this situation, the infectious disease risk information level in Cambodia, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Saint Lucia, Thailand, East Timor, and Mongolia has been newly set to Level 2 by comprehensively considering various situations including the deterioration of the infection situation. "Please stop unnecessary and unurgent travel" has been raised to Level 3 "Travel Cancellation Recommendation".
Oct. 30, 2020, midnight
As the infection may spread further, please obtain the latest information and try to prevent the infection.
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Infectious disease information: Empox outbreak in Japan (second to fourth cases)
Jan. 6, 2025, 11:41 p.m.
[Main text]
1. The Zambian Ministry of Health has issued a statement regarding cases of Empox infection in the country. The summary is as follows:
(1) The second patient is a woman living in Ndeke, Kitwe City, who showed symptoms of rash, fever, swollen lymph nodes, and mouth ulcers on December 21. She was initially diagnosed with chickenpox while staying in Lumwana, Northwestern Province, but was confirmed as having varicella on December 26. The patient's husband, who was working in a neighboring country, had been showing similar symptoms since early December, but was confirmed as the third case on December 30. Eight close contacts are said to have been in close contact with the patient and are under strict monitoring. The clade classification has not been confirmed.
(2) The patient is in home isolation under close supervision by medical professionals and is in stable condition. The confirmation of Mpox in the husband of the index patient highlights the importance of robust contact tracing and strengthened surveillance.
2. The summary of the reports regarding the fourth case of infection is as follows:
According to the Minister of Health, the case was reported in a 17-month-old baby in Kitwe who was likely infected through close contact with the first patient in the same household. The baby is currently in stable condition and undergoing treatment in home isolation.
3. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan has also issued regional information regarding EMPOCS, so all those traveling or staying in Zambia are urged to continue to gather the latest information.
To prevent EMPOX, it is recommended to avoid contact with droplets and body fluids of people with symptoms and animals that may be carrying the EMPOX virus, and to practice hand hygiene using soap or an alcohol-based disinfectant.
【reference】
■ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Overseas Safety Website - Warning regarding M-POX
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C032.html
・Infectious disease wide area information: Caution regarding M-POX (Declaration of a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC))
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/info/pcwideareaspecificinfo_2024C033.html
■ Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Homepage - What is M-pox?
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000957516.pdf
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