New type pneumonia Prime Minister Abe instructed on thorough measures at the border Jan. 14:49 on January 31
The government's headquarters held a meeting to prevent the spread of the new type of coronavirus, and Prime Minister Abe stated that `` a response that is unprecedented cannot respond to an unprecedented crisis. '' He instructed him to take the necessary measures without hesitation.
At a meeting of the Task Force held within the Diet, Prime Minister Abe said, `` In an emergency situation where infection is spreading internationally, we will drastically strengthen various measures under a sense of crisis. Said.
In addition, regarding the government ordinance that makes pneumonia caused by this virus a "designated infectious disease" based on the law, the government announced a policy to move the enforcement date, which was set as 7th of next month, one day earlier, saying, "People trying to enter Japan are infected. Refuse entry if it is. "
"It is necessary to strengthen immigration control even when infection cannot be confirmed. Given the fact that some people have a positive reaction to the virus despite no symptoms, the effectiveness of border measures must be further enhanced. I must urgently consider specific measures. "
He said, "The situation is changing from moment to moment. A preemptive response cannot respond to this unprecedented crisis." He instructed him to take the necessary steps to prevent the spread of infection.
Liberal Democratic Party Chairman Kishida Masatomo "Efforts in the government and ruling party together"
A Liberal Democratic Party President Kishida said in a press conference, "I can appreciate the fact that the government had started responding before the WHO declaration of emergency, but the situation is changing every moment. We must continue our efforts for the security and security of the people while feeling nervous. "
LDP Chairman Suzuki: "Should have been brought forward at an early stage."
At a press conference, LDP chairman Suzuki said at a press conference that the date of the enforcement of the Cabinet Order for "designated infectious diseases, etc." will be brought forward on February 1, "I am glad. Even without a WHO declaration, it is at an early stage. I think it should have been. "
Regarding the cost burden for those returning home on the charter plane, "I think that if there is no other way to return, there is a thought that there will be no fee from the viewpoint of protecting and rescuing the people. It has changed, and the government's response must change. "
Emino Tatemin, "Everything ahead of schedule"
At a news conference, Constitutional Democratic Party Representative Eno said, "We could move the date of the enforcement of the Cabinet Order to make it a 'designated infectious disease' without waiting for the WHO to declare an emergency. We hope that all things will be brought forward in the future." Was.
In addition, the Secretary-General of the Japan Restoration Association, Baba Secretary-General, argued that the constitution should include "emergency response," saying that "everything that can be done to prevent the spread of infectious diseases can be dealt with under current legislation. It is unacceptable to try to abuse human life issues in constitutional amendments. "