Regarding the extension of the state of emergency for measures against the new coronavirus, Mr. Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai, said at a regular press conference that it was "unavoidable" and that the impact on the Japanese economy would be compared to the time of the state of emergency declared last spring. , Showed the view that it will be limited.
Among them, Secretary-general Sakurada said that the state of emergency will be extended until the 7th of next month in 10 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka. Therefore, the extension is unavoidable. "
On top of that, regarding the impact on the Japanese economy, "Of course, there is a negative impact, but compared to last spring's state of emergency, the scope and period of the target area is limited. It's not that big, "he said, adding that it would be more limited than it was in the first declaration.
On the other hand, as the state of emergency continued, he said, "I can only say that I do not understand" that the ruling party member who had been in and out of the restaurant until midnight resigned or left the party.