Abe's `` Emergency Declaration '' to be issued tomorrow Final adjustment April 6 11:42
Prime Minister Abe has entered a final adjustment to issue a law-based "Declaration of Emergency" on the 7th, saying that the spread of the new coronavirus is rapidly expanding in Tokyo and other places and that the medical system may be disrupted. Was. The government has informed its members that it will hold an "advisory committee" on the 7th, which is the premise of the declaration.
In urban areas such as Tokyo, the spread of the new coronavirus is rapidly expanding, the number of patients who cannot determine the route of infection is increasing, and the healthcare system is under pressure.
In light of these circumstances, Prime Minister Abe has made final adjustments to issue a Declaration of Emergency based on the Act on Special Measures for Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus on July 7, citing concerns about the collapse of the medical system.
Prime Minister Abe met with the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura, who is in charge of the Special Measures Law, and Chairman Shigeru Omi, Chairman of the Advisory Committee, on the afternoon of the 6th, and discussed future actions. Committee ".
The government has announced to infectious disease experts and others who are members of the Advisory Committee that it will hold an Advisory Committee between the 7th and the 9th.
Declaring an emergency can be based on two situations: one that could seriously damage the lives and health of the people, and one that could have a tremendous impact on people's lives and the economy due to the nation's rapid spread. Stipulate that all three requirements must be met.
After an opinion is given by the Advisory Committee, the Prime Minister will promptly issue an "Emergency Declaration", specifying the area and period for urgent action.
When an emergency declaration is issued, prefectural governors in the target area will be able to request residents to refrain from going out and cooperate in preventing infection, unless necessary to maintain their lives. You.
In addition to requesting and giving instructions such as closing schools and restricting the use of facilities where many people gather, such as department stores and movie theaters, if necessary, land and buildings can be prepared to provide temporary medical facilities. Can be used without the consent of the owner.
In addition, in an emergency, the carrier can request and direct the delivery of medicines and medical devices, and if necessary, expropriate medicines.