In response to the rapid spread of the infection of the new corona, the minister in charge of Yamagiwa asked for cooperation in further promotion of telework in order to balance infection control and economic and social activities at a video conference with three economic organizations such as Keidanren.

Among them, the Minister in Charge of Japan's Coronavirus, Yamagiwa, said, "Although the spread of infection with the Omicron strain is progressing rapidly, experts have reported that while the infectivity is high, the severity rate may be low. The important issue is how to continue economic and social activities while taking measures. "



After that, he said, "Prime Minister Kishida requested that we proceed with preparations for the so-called BCP = business continuity plan, but telework is an effective means for continuing business," and cooperated in further promotion of telework. I asked for.



In response, Keidanren Chairman Tokura expressed his intention to cooperate, and demanded that the 14-day waiting period for close contacts "needs an operation that enables prompt rehabilitation after confirming negatives."



Chairman Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry pointed out that "the speed of the third vaccination is extremely important. We should aim for the best overall by giving priority to people and regions where there is concern about the spread of infection." Did.



"It is important to thoroughly implement the word'with corona'," said Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai. "Telework is possible, not impossible, and there is no choice but to do it."

Keidanren Chairman Tokura Demands Flexible Infection Control from the Government

Keidanren Chairman Tokura urged the government to take flexible infection control measures, such as shortening the waiting period for close contacts and reviewing immigration control measures, while considering the risk of aggravation in order to maintain socio-economic activities. rice field.



Keidanren Chairman Tokura responded to the reporter's interview after a video conference with the Minister in Charge of Japan's Corona.



Among them, in response to the rapid spread of infection of new corona such as Omicron strain, there was a talk about the request for further promotion of telework etc. from the viewpoint of business continuity, "From the viewpoint of maintaining socio-economic activities. It's very good because I have it. I want to keep going without breaking the flow. "



On top of that, "From the perspective of business continuity, the degree of impact will differ depending on whether a person who has a negative contact with a close contact cannot return to work for two weeks, for example, if he or she can return to work in five days. I would like you to consider how effective it is to continue immigration control, which is in a state of isolation. " We urged the government to take flexible infection control measures, such as reviewing control measures.