Japan Extends Quarantine for Entrants from Korea Until the End of Next Month

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The Japanese government decided on the 26th to extend the quarantine measures for arrivals from Korea by one month until the end of next month.

NHK reported that the Japanese government made this decision at the government task force meeting held on the same day under the Special Measures Act on Novel Coronavirus.

The measure to quarantine arrivals from Korea and China at designated locations for two weeks will thus be extended by one month beyond the originally planned period. This also applies to Japanese nationals entering Japan after staying in Korea and China. The waiting locations are hotels or other accommodations for foreigners, and home quarantine for Japanese nationals.

To prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Japanese government will also refuse entry to foreigners who have stayed in 21 European countries and Iran. From 0:00 on the 27th, foreigners with a history of staying in 21 European countries including Italy, Spain, Germany, and Iran will be denied entry.

From 0:00 on the 28th, arrivals from 11 countries including seven Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Middle Eastern countries including Israel and Qatar will be required to wait for two weeks at designated locations and refrain from using public transportation in Japan. This measure also applies to Japanese nationals.

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