13 February 2020 – Virus isolated and will be given free of charge to countries for research

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Type of Intervention: Executive Order, Specific Action
Sectors Involved: Foreign Affairs, Health
Intervention Categories: Research and development
Level of Jurisdiction: National

Overview: Viruses successfully isolated at the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, which will be given free of charge to countries around the world for research and development. Medical equipment will also be provided to Asian countries on request.
Full details here: https://www.kantei.go.jp/jp/singi/novel_coronavirus/th_siryou/kinkyutaiou_corona.pdf