From the 25th of this month to the 11th of next month, the government will declare a state of emergency for the four prefectures of Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto, and will apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Ehime prefecture. Decided.

It is a reaction of the business world.

Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi

Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi said, "We take it seriously that we have issued a third state of emergency. Under this declaration, we will thoroughly implement measures to prevent the spread of infection in a short period of time in order to stop the spread of infection. It is necessary to measure. "



In addition, Keidanren called for thorough infection prevention measures, such as promoting the acquisition of paid leave during the period, further promoting telework and online meetings, and reducing the number of dinners, and continued to prevent the spread of infection. I would like to work on balancing economic activities with people. "

President Mimura, Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

President Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said, "The strain on medical care due to the rapid spread of infection in the Kansai region is serious and unavoidable. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recognizes that it is a preventive measure against the rapid spread of infection, but the people In order to ensure the predictability of the business operator, I would like you to clearly show the criteria for issuing and canceling the declaration. "



On top of that, he announced a comment saying, "Strong measures such as requesting leave of absence will have a tremendous impact on the local economy and corporate management that are suffering from the prolonged corona sickness, so I would like you to concentrate on a short period and realize early cancellation." Did.

Keizai Doyukai Sakurada Representative Secretary

"It is an unavoidable decision while the medical care provision system is becoming tight, but this time we should concentrate on effective measures by making use of the lessons learned so far," said Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai.



On top of that, "Until the vaccine is distributed to the majority of the population, the spread of infection must be suppressed by controlling the flow of people and restricting contact. Prompt requests for leave of absence and issuance of orders to the government and local governments, and appropriate economics I would like to ask for thorough measures such as support and application of penalties. "