China News Service, April 2. According to the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) report on the 2nd, currently, Japan has accumulated 2,524 confirmed cases of new crown pneumonia and 71 deaths. Chief Cabinet Secretary Takayoshi Wei of Japan reiterated that he would not declare a state of emergency for the time being.
Data Map: The Chief Cabinet Secretary of Japan, Yoshiyuki Nishi.
According to reports, there are currently more than 100 confirmed cases in 8 prefectures across Japan, of which Tokyo has the largest number of 587 cases. In addition, there are 278 cases in Osaka Prefecture, 185 in Chiba Prefecture, 183 in Aichi Prefecture, 180 in Hokkaido, There were 170 cases in Kanagawa Prefecture, 162 cases in Hyogo Prefecture, and 104 cases in Saitama Prefecture.
In response to the epidemic situation in Japan, Tong Yiwei said at a press conference on the morning of the 2nd local time, "At this moment is an important period to prevent further expansion of the infection. Although the status quo is on the verge of (declaring an emergency), it is not considered to declare emergency The understanding of the state declaration has not changed, "he emphasized that he would further strengthen cooperation with local governments and make every effort to strengthen the epidemic prevention and medical supply system.
In addition, he also said that if it enters a state of emergency, the Japanese government may take some measures to limit individual rights, and then Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will give specific instructions to the public.