Toilet paper "Almost everything is domestic and stocks are plentiful."

Amid the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said that the stockpiling of toilet paper was continuing in various places based on incorrect information, saying that almost all products were domestic products and stocks were plentiful. Called to act calmly.

Regarding toilet paper, there is a continuing trend of stockpiling in various parts of the world, triggered by misinformation that the manufacturer is located in China and there will be a shortage of goods in the future.

Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama told reporters after the Cabinet meeting, "Toilet paper is almost domestic product and has abundant stock. I would like the people to purchase calmly." Called to act calmly.

He said, `` We are currently strengthening logistics, but we would like to take the necessary countermeasures while grasping the situation at stores, aiming to eliminate shortages at an early stage, '' and look at the status of logistics and sales. He said he wanted to eliminate shortages as soon as possible.