Emergency Declaration Governor Koike delivers video (updated from time to time) April 7 19:23
In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in urban areas, Prime Minister Abe issued a law-based "Emergency Declaration" for seven prefectures, including Tokyo, in Tokyo. Governor Koike delivered a video on the evening of the 6th at "YouTube", a video posting site.
"Requesting thorough self-restraint"
Governor Koike said in this statement, "We demand that the residents of the city thoroughly refrain from going out. We will request businesses to use facilities and restrict events." .
"Appropriate action different from overseas city blockade"
"These measures are different from city blockade, so-called lockdown, which is carried out in various overseas cities. It does not impose restrictions on movement, but the main purpose is to transmit the new coronavirus. In order to prevent the spread, it is necessary to avoid contact between people as much as possible. Please understand the intent and ask each person to take appropriate actions. "
"Don't go out, this is all you need."
He said, "First and foremost, don't go out. All you have to say is" stay home. "
"No restrictions on going to hospitals or requesting suspension of transportation"
Governor Koike said, "We do not restrict going out or going to the hospital to purchase daily necessities such as food and pharmaceutical products. We will continue to operate shops that sell daily necessities, so please be assured."
"We don't ask for public transportation suspension. We hope that you will not have to return home in a hurry."