Tokyo-Sana
The Japanese Ministry of Health announced that it recorded today the fourth case of the new coronavirus, which first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan.
Reuters quoted the ministry as saying that the new case is due to a person in his forties who was living in Wuhan, where medical tests confirmed in a hospital in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, he was infected with the virus, explaining that the person arrived in the country a few days ago for a vacation.
Yesterday, the Japanese Ministry of Health confirmed the appearance of a third case of corona virus.
Earlier, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced his country's intention to evacuate any Japanese who want to return from Wuhan, pointing out that the government is working with the Chinese authorities to arrange a flight to evacuate any Japanese citizen wishing to return from Wuhan.
The outbreak prompted the Chinese authorities to take precautionary measures, including restricting movement in many cities, including Beijing and Shanghai, in anticipation of a wider spread of the Corona virus, which has infected several cities and killed dozens.