New virus Nearly 50,000 consultations from SMEs, etc. March 13 11:30
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, nearly 50,000 consultations have been received at nationwide counters that accept consultations from small and medium-sized enterprises, etc., indicating that more than 90% of these consultations related to cash flow.
Government-affiliated financial institutions, credit guarantee associations, and other organizations have set up a consultation desk on new coronaviruses at a total of 1050 locations since late January to accept consultations from SMEs and small businesses.
At this time, Minister Kajiyama of a Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 13th that nearly 50,000 consultations had been received at such counters. Of these, more than 90% have consulted on cash flow.
Minister Kajiyama said, `` In response to the self-restraint of events to prevent the spread of infection, there have been voices of concerns from affected businesses about their cash financing. '' He stated that he would do his best to support the cash flow.