Mr. Nishimura, Minister for Economic Revitalization, "Request for leave to consider experts' opinions" New Corona July 10, 12:36
In response to the successive confirmation of new infections with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, Minister Nishimura's Minister for Economic Rehabilitation asked experts whether to request a leave of absence for restaurants, etc. I have shown the idea to consider based on this.
Following the confirmation of 224 new coronavirus infections in Tokyo on the 9th, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura met with Governor Koike of Tokyo and Shinjuku City Mayor and experts on the afternoon of 10th. We will discuss with each other and discuss specific measures.
Regarding this, Minister Nishimura said in a press conference after the Cabinet Meeting, "The measures in the food and drink industry, which are accompanied by entertaining, are important. Since the industry has a high risk of infection, we ask them to strictly adhere to the guidelines and further expand PCR testing. Must be done."
In addition, regarding whether to request leave for such industries, "There are concerns that if you make a request only in one area, you may move to another area or go underground." I would like to discuss ways to improve effectiveness."
On the other hand, Minister Nishimura said that he is openly recruiting business operators who will conduct research on efforts to analyze the effectiveness of infection prevention measures using AI = artificial intelligence, and will start research from the end of this month. However, the earlier one showed the idea that he would like to summarize the results by the end of next month.
Chief Cabinet Secretary "I am not in a situation to immediately declare an emergency."
At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said, ``In Tokyo, 224 people were confirmed to have been infected yesterday, but with the cooperation of restaurants such as clubs and other entertainers, they are proactive in contacting rich contacts. The number of tests is more than 3000, and about 80% are young people under the age of 39. In light of this situation, we have taken proper measures to prevent infection and today There is no change in the idea of implementing restrictions relaxation for events and so on."
While keeping a vigilant eye on the infection situation, both prevention of infection spread and socio-economic activities can be achieved by avoiding the three secrets, complying with guidelines for infection prevention, and conducting proactive tests. However, based on the current situation, I once again showed that there is no immediate emergency declaration.
Regarding the medical care provision system, he said, "It is necessary to make a judgment on whether or not there is a tightness by comprehensively considering the availability of beds and the situation of critically ill persons, and also referring to the opinions of experts." At that time, he acknowledged that the number of severely ill patients is decreasing and that the situation is not under pressure.