Influenza A (H1N1): the Current Situation in Japan |
July 2009 |
| Declaration of Safe Travel to Japan (revised July 7) |
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June 26, 2009 The Government of Japan has made the maximum effort to minimize the health impact to the Japanese citizens and people traveling in and out of Japan and assure the safety of everyone within the country ever since the global outbreak of the H1N1 virus. Consequently, most of the infected patients have recovered. Therefore, this is to inform you that there is no health concern regarding trips to Japan, and that tourism in Japan is as safe and enjoyable. One needs only to take general preventive caution for ordinary influenza. Summer travel season is just around the corner, and we hope as many people as possible enjoy this year’s vacation travel to Japan as usual. Kazuyoshi Kaneko
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| Confirmed cases in Japan (revised June 22) |
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Number of Confirmed Influenza A Cases in Japan (regularly updated):
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| Quarantine Procedure upon Entry into Japan (revised June 22) |
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1. All incoming passengers will be provided with a health card outlining the appropriate precautions against Influenza A (H1N1) and providing up-to-date information about the illness. 2. An on-board quarantine check may be conducted if a passenger with influenza-like symptoms has been reported in flight. 3. A suspected patient may be provided with a mask and urged to recover quietly at home. Other measures may be taken if more than one patient in the same company is detected. Please follow the instructions of the quarantine officers.
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