14 Japanese Nationals Returning on Second Charter Flight Show Fever Symptoms... Transported to Hospital

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[Asia Economy Reporter Hyunwoo Lee] Among the Japanese nationals residing in Wuhan who arrived at Tokyo Haneda Airport on the Japanese government's second charter flight, 14 showed fever symptoms and were reportedly transported to hospitals. The Japanese government stated that these individuals will be divided and transported to four hospitals within Tokyo for treatment.

According to NHK, among the 210 Japanese nationals returning from Wuhan on the second charter flight that arrived at Tokyo Haneda Airport on the morning of the 30th, 14 showed fever symptoms and were transported to hospitals. The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced that starting from 11:30 AM that day, the 14 individuals with fever symptoms would be divided and transported to four hospitals within Tokyo. Those without symptoms were moved to medical institutions for virus testing.

Earlier that day, among the 206 Japanese nationals residing in Wuhan who entered Japan on the first charter flight, three were confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus. Two of these were reported to be asymptomatic carriers. With these three additional cases, the total number of confirmed novel coronavirus cases in Japan rose to 11.

The Japanese government anticipates additional infections and is reportedly considering facilities such as the National Police Academy in Fuchu City, Tokyo, as temporary quarantine accommodations for the second group of returnees.

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