The Governors of the National Governors' Association Emergency Response Headquarters Governors in target areas speak (updated as needed)

Governor of the National Governors' Association Emergency Response Headquarters

In response to the declaration of an emergency due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the governors of seven prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture, who participated in the meeting attended online, and the Emergency Response Headquarters of the National Governors' Association has been held.

Governor Koike of Tokyo

Meetings are held by connecting attendees online.
Governor Koike stated, "We are requesting thorough self-restraint throughout Tokyo. We are asking for thorough telework when we go to work while avoiding the three secrets."

According to Governor Koike, "The medical system has secured 1,700 beds by the end of this week, and will eventually look at 4,000 beds, depending on the severity. From yesterday, we took measures to move mild patients to hotels Yes. "

"This is a battle against enemies that are invisible unlike a disaster. Tokyo has a large population and infected patients are an order of magnitude different from other areas. I would like to respond to local characteristics." Was.

Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture

Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture stated, "Private self-restraint is a top priority. I would like people to have a sense of crisis and seek thoroughness with the aim of reducing contact with people by 80%."