Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Requests for thorough legal arrangements to prevent new corona infections 21:36 July 15th

Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture, who is visiting Tokyo, has met with Nishimura's Minister for Economic Recovery and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, etc. in succession over measures against the new coronavirus on the 15th, and the law to oblige businesses to thoroughly implement infection prevention measures We requested maintenance and strengthening measures at the waterfront at Kansai Airport.

Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture met with Prime Minister Abe and Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga on the 14th, followed by a meeting with Nishimura's Minister for Economic Recovery on the 15th.

Among them, Governor Yoshimura said, "In the current legal system, the measures that can be taken as a governor are practically close to the request. In order to protect society, cooperation with infection prevention for certain business types Obligation to ensure that infection prevention measures are thoroughly enforced at facilities where a cluster has occurred, and in case of violation, request that the Governor make an order to suspend business, etc. Did.

In response to this, Minister Nishimura said, “We are discussing whether infectious disease law cannot be dealt with, and we must consider the necessary measures to protect the lives of the people. I would like to think about it," and said that he would positively consider legal development so that effective measures could be taken.

After that, Governor Yoshimura met with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato and requested that Kansai Airport strengthen its borderline measures such as the establishment of an inspection system capable of handling 20,000 people per day.

After finishing the series of talks, Governor Yoshimura told reporters, "It is important to take measures to prepare for the winter when another infectious disease is prevalent. I think that I was able to request the minister and share my awareness of the problem, so I would like to focus on how to concretely realize it in the future."

In addition, Governor Yoshimura said of the government's "Go To Campaign", "I think it is necessary for revitalizing socioeconomics, but it is against the current situation to start it all over the country, and it should not be done." He repeatedly showed that a regular campaign should not be conducted.