Fukuoka Prefecture Requesting business operators to take leave of absence To final decision today New Corona April 13 6:58

In response to the ongoing spread of the new coronavirus, Fukuoka Prefecture is making adjustments to request business operators and others to take leave based on the opinions of experts. I make a judgement.

In Fukuoka Prefecture, the number of people who were infected with the new coronavirus was confirmed on the 11th, the highest number of 43 people on the 1st, followed by 30 on the 12th, and the infection was confirmed by the 12th. Totaled 362.

Experts in infectious diseases report that the pace of infection confirmation is rapidly increasing, that infection is spreading throughout the prefecture, and that half of all people do not know the route of infection. He pointed out, and is demanding drastic measures, including requests for business leave from business operators.

Based on these opinions, Fukuoka Prefecture is making adjustments to request a leave of absence in order to prevent the spread of infection, and Governor Ogawa will hold a countermeasures headquarters meeting at the prefectural office on March 13 and make a final decision. . Governor Ogawa will hold a press conference to explain the reasons for the decision.

Based on previous studies, the prefecture has requested that leave be the same as for Tokyo for six business types and facilities.

Regarding compensation for businesses that are closed on demand, we are considering using the government's "Regional Revitalization Temporary Grant" as "we want to think about what we can do in a difficult financial situation." In addition, the company will determine the period for requesting business operators to take leave based on the trends in other prefectures that have been targeted by the emergency declaration.