In the Tokyo Airport of Narita, the first course of the disease Omicron-strain coronavirus was found in Japan. It is reported by the Japanese Kyodo Agency.
Zero patient with Omicron-strain in Japan became a man who had previously flew from Namibia (state in South Africa). At first, he found coronavirus, but as a result of additional tests, doctors revealed a new version of COVID.
previously became known that Japan had banned the entry to all foreigners due to the emergence of the Omicron strain in the world. Order of the Prime Minister Fumio Kisida began to act on November 30. The restriction is planned to be removed after full information about the new mutation of coronavirus infection is obtained.
Also, from December 1, softened quarantine requirements are canceled in Japan for fully vaccinated citizens and foreigners with long-term visas or residence permit (residence permit). It also returns the requirement for compulsory quarantine within three days in a special hotel for entering the country.