At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Aso expressed his intention to pay close attention to the impact of this state of emergency on the Japanese economy.
In this, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Aso expressed the recognition that "there is no doubt that it will affect from January to March," focusing on personal consumption.
On top of that, "I'm not sure how effective the state of emergency will be. It's difficult to answer with prejudice, but the experience of dealing with the new corona is increasing. It is effective in situations where there is a high risk of infection. I would like to take measures, "he said, and expressed his intention to pay close attention to the impact on the Japanese economy.