Abstract
Waste treatment is an essential social infrastructure that supports the people’s livelihood and the economy. It should be noted that stable waste treatment is required even during the spread of the novel coronavirus infection. It is important to keep being attentive to the spread of the infection and to continue taking measures against the spread of infection for all of the related entities. The Ministry of the Environment has promoted the collection, investigation, and organization of knowledge on novel coronavirus infection. We will continue to make efforts to ensure that any waste related to the novel coronavirus infection is properly treated and that the waste treatment system is maintained through the sharing of useful knowledge in an easy-to-understand format amongst local governments, waste treatment companies, waste generators, and other relevant entities - as we simultaneously work to raise awareness.
