Further relaxation of requests for suspension of work in Tokyo To today's decision New Corona May 29, 5:08

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is studying whether it can further ease requests such as leave. However, although the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo is in the range of 10 people, it has been increasing for three consecutive days until the 28th, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will make a final judgment on the 29th considering the impact on the economy. .

In response to the cancellation of the emergency declaration, Tokyo has begun gradual relaxation of requests such as suspension of business from this month, and it will be possible to further mitigate to the next step where retail stores other than essential goods can be restarted. We are considering whether or not. However, although the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo is in the 10's range, it has been increasing for three consecutive days until the 28th.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government asked experts on the night of the 28th, saying that there were concerns that the situation was getting worse and that there was a cautious opinion that it was “too early to proceed with the mitigation stage”. After that, the executives of the city continued to talk until after 10 pm, but they did not come to a conclusion.

Governor Koike stated on the 25th of this month that he announced that he would start gradual easing, and that he would decide on the 29th whether or not to proceed to the next step. I will make a decision.