Japan: No changes in measures are being considered since the first Omicron cases were identified

The Japanese government is not considering an immediate change in the current restrictive measures to stem the pandemic of the new coronavirus, said Secretary-General of the Council Hirokazu Matsuno, a day after the outbreak was reported in the community of the new variant strain in the country.

The government confirmed yesterday, Wednesday, that a family of three in the western city of Osaka was infected with the Omicron variant and that the source of their infection from it can not be identified.

Also today, the governor of the neighboring county of Kyoto said that a case of local transmission has been confirmed and that it is a 20-year-old woman, while the authorities are investigating seven close contacts.

The government has begun preparations to extend free diagnostic tests to people without COVID-19 symptoms in a bid to stem the spread of the Omicron variant, Japan’s Jiji news agency reported today, citing government sources. .

Sigeru Omi, the country’s top health adviser, advised caution before traveling or family gatherings or gatherings with friends during the holidays.

“Now that the Omicron strain has been confirmed as being transmitted to the community, there are concerns that it could spread further, so please be careful when organizing a New Year’s party,” he told reporters.

Source: AMPE

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Source From: Capital

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