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Edano: Cover may be used to stop radiation
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yukio Edano told reporters on Wednesday the experts are also examining the use of a tanker to collect irradiated water at the plant.
Edano said a variety of options are being studied to minimize radioactive contamination in areas around the plant, and to prevent health hazards.
He said working-level discussions are underway on the new measures and a political decision will probably be sought at some stage.
He said the whole situation is not at a point where he can responsibly say when the reactors will be brought under control. He said it will likely take a considerable amount of time before the fuel rods in the reactors and spent fuel pools cool down and stabilize.
Edano said monitoring for plutonium contamination may be extended to areas outside the plant compound since trace amounts of the element were found in soil on the plant grounds.
Edano said consumption and shipping restrictions on farm products will be lifted once their safety is consistently confirmed.
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