Emergency Declaration Additional measures may be taken if contact reduction is not promoted
Following the Declaration of Emergency under the law, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura held a videoconference with Keidanren's Chairman Nakanishi and others, saying that efforts to significantly reduce the chance of contact with people will be achieved in two weeks. Then, if the reduction of contact opportunities does not proceed as expected, he clarified that additional measures such as restricting the use of facilities must be considered.
Following Prime Minister Abe's "Emergency Declaration" based on the Special Measures Law targeting Tokyo and other seven prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said on Friday that Keidanren Chairman Nakanishi and Mimura of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry We had a video conference with the President.
Among them, Minister Nishimura said, "The government is aiming to reduce the chance of contact with at least 70% of the people and as much as 80% as much as possible, and cooperation between the economic and industrial circles is essential." We asked for cooperation in efforts to reduce contact opportunities, such as utilizing the Internet.
Minister Nishimura then stated that the results of the initiative would appear two weeks later. "Every day, we analyze cell location information and data on the number of railway passengers. Without waiting, we will have to take various measures. '' If the reduction of contact opportunities does not go as expected, additional measures such as restricting the use of facilities must be considered. did.
Minister Nishimura, in connection with the request for suspension of business following the declaration of emergency, said, "We are working closely with the seven prefectural governors on a daily basis and made adjustments late last night with the governor of Tokyo, Koike. If you don't open the line or the canteen or restaurant, you'll run out of stock. "
He further explained that he was coordinating with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to continue operations at home centers and barber shops.
He said, "I am determined to continue our business and protect our employment and livelihoods. We want to take these measures firmly. We will work together with the business community and local governments to work together to prevent the spread of infection. I want to continue. "