Influenza A (H1N1): the Current Situation in Japan

 
 
May 2009
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan
  1. Confirmed cases in Japan
    Number of Confirmed Influenza A Cases in Japan (regularly updated) :

  2. Quarantine Procedure upon Entry into Japan (revised 22 May)
    • Passengers arriving from the United States of America (mainland only), Canada and Mexico will undergo an on-board quarantine check upon arrival ONLY when a passenger with influenza-like symptoms has been reported in flight.
    • Close contacts (passengers seated nearby) of a confirmed patient will be monitored at a designated healthcare facility. No detainment measures will be taken.

    1. Flights from affected countries and regions
      • If a passenger with influenza-like symptoms has been reported in flight,
          ① an on-board quarantine check will be conducted in order to detect other passengers with influenza-like symptoms and to identify their close contacts (as above). All other passengers will disembark and proceed to a quarantine station to undergo a thermography test as well as to fill in a questionnaire.
          ② close contacts (as above) will remain seated until checked by a quarantine officer with a questionnaire. Close contacts (as above) will be monitored after entry.
          ③ Passengers with influenza-like symptoms will be isolated at a designated medical facility if tested positive.

      • If no passengers with influenza-like symptoms are reported in flight,
          ① quarantine officers will board the aircraft and request all the passengers to complete a questionnaire.
          ② if no influenza-like symptoms are reported, the passengers will disembark and proceed to a quarantine station to undergo a thermography test and hand in the completed questionnaire.

    2. Flights from unaffected countries and regions
      Passengers will disembark, proceed to a quarantine station to undergo a thermography test and hand in the completed questionnaire.

      ※ Health Monitoring: a local healthcare facility near your hotel or residence will monitor your health for a designated period after your entry into Japan.