"Serious infection spread in Sapporo" 19:56 April 30th, seeking traffic refraining equivalent to urban blockade
Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido held a press conference with Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City, and called for self-restraint equivalent to urban blockade, especially because the spread of new coronavirus infection was serious in Sapporo. In addition, during this large holiday, we issued an urgent message calling for refraining from going to and from Sapporo.
Governor Suzuki and Mayor Akimoto of Sapporo City had a press conference at the prefectural government office after 6 pm after meeting on the afternoon of the 30th.
Governor Suzuki said, "It can be said that Sapporo is in a very difficult situation even in Japan. Without thorough efforts to prevent infections, there is a danger that all roads will spread. We will refrain from action equivalent to urban blockade. I would like to ask everyone. "
In addition, Mayor Akimoto said, “In Sapporo, more than 25 people are infected each day. The number of patients who cannot follow the infection route is increasing and the medical system is becoming very tight. I have to worry about doing that. "
On top of that, the two sides also issued an urgent message jointly with the Mayors Association and the Machimura Association of Hokkaido to prevent further spread of the new coronavirus, especially in Sapporo.
Specifically, during this long holiday,
▽ Sapporo citizens are staying at home, ▽ Citizens
do not go to Sapporo , ▽ People
inside and outside Hokkaido do not go to and from prefectures.
In addition, we thanked the medical staff and issued a message asking for continued cooperation.