New Coronavirus Infection Spread Q & A at the Upper House Plenary Session
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, the Diet was attended by Prime Minister Abe at a plenary session of the House of Councilors on March 3 to question the ruling and opposition parties.
At the plenary session, Prime Minister Abe first reported on the establishment of a government task force under the Special Measures Law against the New Coronavirus and the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics by one year.
Following a questionnaire, Masahiro Ishida of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "In addition to masks and disinfectants, there is a shortage of infectious protective items, respirators, and beds that can cope with infectious diseases. Securing medical care is an emergency. "
Prime Minister Abe responded by saying, "In preparation for the rapid increase in the number of infected people, we will accelerate the development of a medical provision system that emphasizes medical care for the severely ill. In addition, masks and other infectious disease protective equipment and disinfectant solutions We will support further production increase. "
`` Once we fully understand that 'economic measures are also countermeasures against infectious diseases,' it is urgent and indispensable to provide thorough income guarantees and loss compensation without worrying about That's it. "
Prime Minister Abe responded by saying, `` We will urgently design a new benefit system for small and medium-sized businesses that have been greatly affected, but will continue to overcome difficulties and continue our business. We want to provide the necessary amount as soon as possible. "
On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe commented on the Declaration of Emergency, stating, `` At present, the situation has not yet reached the nationwide and rapid spread, and the situation has been barely held up. The idea is to make a declaration. "