Hokkaido Emergency Declaration Consumer Impacts Spread February 29 4:18
Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido has announced a three-week "Emergency Declaration" for the spread of the new coronavirus in Hokkaido and called on locals to refrain from going out this weekend. There are pros and cons among the locals, and the impact on consumers is widening.
Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido issued an unusual "Emergency Declaration" on the 28th, saying that the spread of the new coronavirus in Hokkaido has become increasingly serious. During the three-week period from the 28th to the 19th of next month, especially on this weekend, we asked the local people to stay out and asked for their understanding.
At a press conference, Governor Suzuki called on the local people to say, "I'd like to stay out of the country for two days this weekend in a crisis situation. Important life and health cannot be changed."
On the other hand, some people have expressed their understanding that "appropriate measures can be taken to prevent the spread of infection," while others say that it is difficult to respond "going out."
The response to economic activity is also divided. JR Hokkaido and airline companies operate and operate as usual. Supermarkets Aeon Hokkaido and Coop Sapporo will also be open as usual.
On the 29th and 1st, Skylark Holdings, the largest family restaurant, decided to temporarily close 25 of the 38 stores in Hokkaido, including Gusto, excluding some that enter commercial facilities.
On the 29th and 1st, even the beef bowl chain Sukiya will stop eating and drinking at some of the approximately 50 stores in Hokkaido, and will only be able to take it home or drive through.
In addition, Marui Imai Sapporo Main Store, Sapporo Mitsukoshi and Hakodate Marui Imai have also decided to temporarily close the rest of the day except for the food floor, which is spreading to consumers.