Considering cancellation of declaration in part of governments and 34 prefectures with special cautions May 12 5:22
On the 14th, the government plans to cancel the emergency declaration in a part of the specified vigilance prefectures that require focused prevention of spread of infection and all other 34 prefectures. Also, in order to take additional economic measures, we will soon begin to formulate the second supplementary budget.
Regarding the emergency declaration based on the Act on Special Measures against Countermeasures against New Coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe said, "I would like to hear from experts on 14th this week and announce whether some cancellations are possible."
The government held an expert meeting on the 14th and listened to their opinions, and given that the number of new infected persons is continuing to decline, the 13 special cautionary The policy is to consider lifting the declaration in some and all 34 other prefectures.
To cancel the infection, from the perspective of achieving both infection prevention and socio-economic activities, we are making adjustments by adding four economic experts, including Professor Shumpei Takemori of Keio University, to the Advisory Committee.
On the other hand, regarding additional economic measures, Prime Minister Abe stated that "a sense of speed is important, and I would like to respond to this Diet session." Showed an idea.
The supplementary budget is expected to include support for businesses who have difficulty paying rent and students who have a difficult life, and an increase in the maximum amount of employment adjustment subsidies. I will proceed.