Coronavirus cases spreading among households has been the biggest source of traceable infections since last year.
But with last week’s announcement by the government that some patients with moderate symptoms will be asked to recuperate at home amid the current wave of infections, it’s becoming more likely that if someone you live with gets infected, you will need to share your home with them while they are sick.
What do you need to do to prevent such transmissions within the household? What should you do if a family member gets infected? Here are some facts and figures on household infections in Japan, as well as tips for when a family member, live-in partner or roommate gets infected.