"Hokkaido's Go To Travel is not in a situation to review" Akabane, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism November 17, 10:30
Regarding Hokkaido, where the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane has indicated that he is not in a position to review the operation of Go To Travel at this time.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 17th, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akaba decided that the operation of Go To Travel in Hokkaido was "Stage 3 which is an index to consider exclusion in the government subcommittee on the current situation in Hokkaido. It is a recognition that it was not done.
Also, I confirmed with the Hokkaido Government again, but at the moment there was no opinion that I would like to exclude all or part of Hokkaido, "he said, and there is no situation to review at this time. I showed the recognition.
On top of that, Minister Akabane said, "We will be very cautious about the infection situation, and at the same time, we will thoroughly implement efforts to prevent infection and operate the business appropriately while working closely with the Hokkaido Government." Said.