Border Measures Taken in Japan Against COVID-19 (Focusing on the Response to the Large Number of People Entering Japan when the Omicron Variant Emerged)

Abstract

Introduction:Various COVID-19 countermeasures were taken at Japan border control policy, especially, the return mission of Japanese nationals from Wuhan and the response to the Diamond Princess are considered to be cases that have stood out worldwide attention.On the other hand, in response to the variants after December 2020, strict measures were taken, such as testing all those who entered Japan, quarantining those who tested positive, and requiring those who entered from certain regions to wait at some hotels even if they tested negative.Method:Report the response of quarantine in Japan.Results:In particular, for the Omicron variant in December 2021, the government took measures such as limiting the total number of people entering Japan, securing a maximum of over 20,000 rooms in a very short period of time, and providing domestic air transportation when necessary. The results of measures will be reported in this study.Conclusion:Various countermeasures taken as border control against COVID-19 in Japan were reported.