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More Details On Fukuoka’s First Coronavirus / COVID-19 Infection


The following text is from Fukuoka City Mayor, Soichiro Takashima’s Facebook timeline. Fukuoka Now has translated it for the benefit of our non-Japanese readers. Any errors are ours.)

Fukuoka City announced on February 20 that a local man in his sixties has become infected with COVID-19 (new coronavirus). So far, 15 individuals in Fukuoka have been tested for the virus, but this is the first confirmed case. The unemployed individual has no recent history of traveling overseas.

On February 13, the man reported a temperature of 37.5 degrees. He was examined by doctors at a hospital, but allowed to recuperate at home. He was readmitted to the hospital on February 19 after the fever failed to go down. Contact was made with the Fukuoka City Health Center once X-rays revealed shadows on his lungs. He was then confirmed to be carrying the coronavirus but maintains a healthy appetite, so it is thought his condition is not severe. Medical professionals are currently examining two family members with whom the man was in close contact. One is in the hospital, while the other is waiting at home.

The City is aware that residents might be concerned about the possibility of infection, so it has decided to publish as much information about the case as possible without revealing details about the individuals involved as examinations are ongoing.

Facilities equipped to respond to the virus have been set-up, and contingency plans have been explored. The findings will be discussed at Fukuoka City’s Infectious Disease & Crisis Management Assembly and then published on the local government’s homepage. The City will also expand its phone-based consultation service. The hotline will be accepting calls 24-hours a day (092-711-4126).

The coronavirus has a somewhat frightening image, but it seems that most people who are in average health recover without becoming seriously ill. All residents should make a concerted effort not to spread the virus, especially to the elderly, the chronically sick, and those with a weak immune system. Be sure to frequently wash your hands and keep your mouth and nose covered with a handkerchief if you cough or sneeze. Fukuoka City is encouraging everyone to work together and to ensure that false information does not spread. The advice is to remain calm but vigilant. Getting enough sleep and nutrition will help people maintain a healthy immune system.

今日未明にかけて、福岡市内では初めて、新型コロナウイルス感染症の患者が確認されました。

市内に住む60代無職の男性です。最近の海外渡航歴は無いそうです。

これまで15件の検査をしていますが、陽性反応が確認されたのは初めてです。

2月13日から、咳はなかったものの37.5度の発熱があり、病院を受診した上で自宅で療養中でした。ただ昨日(19日)も発熱が続くため再受診に病院を訪れ、レントゲンで肺に影があったため、福岡市の保健所へ連絡。感染症指定医療機関で検査の結果、新型コロナウイルス陽性であることが判明しました。ご本人は食事も取られるなど、重症では無いということです。また濃厚接触者である家族2人については現在検査中で、一人は入院していただき、一人は自宅待機中とのこと。

多分、市民の皆さんも感染ルートが心配だと思います。現在聞き取り調査中ですが、個人が特定されない範囲で、できるだけ情報を公開していきたいと思います。

イベント開催や市の施設の対応については既にシミュレーション済みですので、この後の福岡市感染症 危機管理 対策本部会議で共有し、市のHP等で公表します。

また新型コロナウイルス感染症に関する相談ダイヤルを拡充して24時間体制で受付を行います。(092-711-4126)

新型コロナウイルスという未知のウイルスはとても怖いイメージがありますが、一般の健康な方が感染してもほとんどの方は重症化せずに回復されているようです。ただ、高齢者や持病がある方、免疫力が弱い方はその限りではありませんので、そういう方に感染させないためにも市民みんなで感染拡大を防止すべく、こまめな手洗いや咳エチケット(咳やくしゃみをする時はハンカチで口や鼻を押さえる、無いときは衣服や袖などで口と鼻を押さえる)など、みんなで協力していきましょうね。

煽る情報やデマに振り回されず、正しく冷静に怖がりましょう。

そして一人ひとりが免疫力を高めてウイルスに負けないためにも、充分な睡眠と栄養を心がけましょうね。

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Fukuoka City
Published: Feb 20, 2020 / Last Updated: Apr 8, 2020

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