Report on the establishment of the new Coronavirus government headquarters for the new PM
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe reported at the plenary session of the Lower House that he had established a government task force under the Special Measures Law, and said, `` To protect the lives and health of the people. First, we will implement thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection. "
Among them, Prime Minister Abe said that following the establishment of the Government Response Headquarters based on the Special Measures Law on New Coronavirus on 26th of last month, he decided on a `` basic response policy '' including general policies etc. Reported.
Prime Minister Abe then commented, "Each prefecture has its own headquarters for countermeasures. In the future, we will work together more closely with prefectures to implement countermeasures. We will put thorough efforts into preventing the spread of infection, with the priority on protecting lives and health. "
Last month, Prime Minister Abe talked with IOC President Bach on the phone last month about the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, confirming again that the tournament would not be cancelled. He explained that he had agreed to hold the tournament at least no later than summer next year to make it a "safe event."
He further explained, "We have agreed to work closely with the IOC so that it can be implemented in full form as a proof that humanity has overcome the new coronavirus."
Following discussions by the parties concerned, the Olympics will be held from July 23 to August 8 next year, and the Paralympic Games will be held from August 24 to September 5 next year. Did.
Prime Minister Abe stated, "Based on this decision, we will continue to maintain close coordination with the IOC (International Olympic Committee, the Organizing Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, etc.) and hold the responsibility of the host country for the success of the Tokyo Games. And fulfill it. "