New virus "Emergency Declaration" is also possible Legislative urgent Government ruling party March 3 6:41
The ruling party is urging the opposition party to soon lead the government in declaring an `` emergency '' in the event of a pandemic of the new coronavirus, and for the prefectural governor to prepare a bill to restrict school closures and assembly. The policy is to call for talks and seek understanding of early conclusion.
The ruling government has decided to curb the spread of the new coronavirus and minimize the impact on the people's lives and the economy. Prime Minister Abe said on Tuesday that " It is important to be prepared. "
The government ruling party has decided to formulate the bill based on the Special Measures Law, which sets out how the government and local governments should respond in case of a new influenza outbreak.
The law includes that the state declares an “emergency” when a pandemic flu pandemic occurs, and that prefectural governors can restrict school closures and assembly.
Prime Minister Abe has also called for talks not only with the Komeito representative, Yamaguchi, but also with the opposition leader, and is considering a policy to seek an early passage, and is considering a legislative legislation.
In addition, the government's policy to put together an emergency response measures to be the second installment in prospect this month 10 days.
In this, a new subsidy system was established to support parents who were forced to take work off due to temporary school closures such as elementary and junior high schools, and companies were asked to pay the same amount as regular paid leave. We ask for a subsidy up to 8330 yen per day.