"Time to spread second wave of infection" Mayor Sapporo Instructed to consider temporary school closure, etc. April 10, 14:39
The Mayor of Sapporo, Akimoto, told at a meeting on measures against the new coronavirus that temporary school closures and city facilities should be considered in preparation for future spread of infection. He also called on citizens to refrain from welcome parties at work.
Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City, at a meeting of the city's countermeasures against the new coronavirus, said, "From February and March onset, we must think that the time has come for the spread of the second wave of infection. We need to increase our feelings. "
In addition, Mayor Akimoto will consider measures to protect children's health, including decentralized school attendance and temporary closures, and consider closing or closing city facilities such as tourist facilities and ward centers in preparation for the spread of infection in the future. I told you.
In Sapporo City, temporary school closures and facility closures have been made following the road's own emergency declaration, but they have resumed from the new fiscal year.
Furthermore, Mayor Akimoto said, “There have been cases where infections have been suspected at meetings involving eating and drinking, such as farewell parties. We would like you to refrain from holding welcome parties at the workplace, etc.” Asked citizens to refrain from self-restraint.
After the meeting, Mayor Akimoto told reporters, "Governor Suzuki's declaration of emergency has been lifted, and there is a possibility that everyone's feelings may have been loosened. In this situation, if the number of infected people increases, we will have to take measures to close schools. "
In Sapporo City, 12 cases of infection were confirmed on the 8th and 9th, but the transmission route of 10 of them was unknown, and there is a concern that the spread of the infection will occur.