Regarding the rapid spread of the infection of the new coronavirus, Keidanren Chairman Tokura said at a regular meeting on the 11th that the impact on the economy is unpredictable, and the government is seriously injured by the Omicron strain. We requested that measures be taken based on scientific data, such as the risk of infection.
In this, Chairman Tokura commented on the economic impact of the rapid spread of Omicron strains, saying, "I think it will temporarily be a brake on the recovery of the world economy, but whether it is serious or minor, at this point in time. So I can't foresee it. I have to take a look. "
Regarding new government measures such as maintaining border measures, he said, "I think the correct answer is to first make a big net and narrow down." I think. We can only arouse anxiety, so we want to be afraid correctly. "
In addition, the government is asking the business community to cooperate in promoting telework without showing numerical targets. "We do not consider it a uniform request. Knowledge of remote work so far. I would like to take advantage of this and do it flexibly from the perspective of business continuity. "