"Declaration" also requests the continuation of business such as department stores and commercial facilities

While Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has indicated that he will request large department stores to take a leave of absence when a state of emergency is declared, the Japan Department Store Association, an industry group of department stores, will be able to continue operations. Requested in writing.

In addition, the Japan Shopping Center Association, which is made up of more than 900 commercial facilities nationwide, has submitted a request to the government, Osaka Prefecture, and Tokyo to continue operations even if an emergency declaration is issued. did.

In an interview with NHK, Mr. Yoshio Murata, chairman of the Japan Department Store Association, who is the president of the major department store "Takashimaya," said, "The department stores are taking infection prevention measures, no infection between employees has been confirmed, and clusters have occurred. I heard that the department store's business is made up of collaborations with many business partners, and the impact of a leave request is immeasurable. I would like you to exclude it from the leave request. " ..

The Japan Shopping Center Association has submitted a request to the government, Osaka Prefecture, and Tokyo to "continue business of shopping centers" by the 20th.

Among them, shopping centers are said to be indispensable facilities for maintaining social life, as many stores handle products related to clothing, food and housing that are necessary for daily life.

On top of that, we are thoroughly implementing measures to prevent infection, such as establishing standards for admission restrictions, and we are requesting consideration so that we can operate throughout the building even when we declare a state of emergency, saying that the number of employees infected is limited.

In addition, in order to further prevent the spread of infection, we are requesting that we consider measures to continue selling products necessary for daily life, even if the scope of leave is expanded.

Regarding the new coronavirus, Osaka Prefecture has decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency, and Governor Yoshimura has so far focused on large-scale customer attraction facilities such as department stores and commercial facilities if the declaration is issued. Indicates that you would like to request a leave of absence.