Shigeru Omi, chairman of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, and the minister in charge of economic revitalization, held an extraordinary press conference on the 21st, and chairman Omi said, It seems that there is, "he called for thorough infection control toward the year-end and New Year holidays.
At an extraordinary press conference held after 6 pm on the 21st, Chairman Omi commented on the latest infection situation, "The period of" 3 weeks of the game "has ended, and it is time to judge the effect. Hokkaido is gradually declining. On the other hand, in Tokyo, the movement of people has not decreased so much, and we judge that the number of infections is increasing rather than staying high. "
On top of that, "Infection is spreading from the metropolitan area as if it oozes out, and it continues to spread from urban areas to rural areas. If the infection in the metropolitan area cannot be suppressed, the spread of infection nationwide will go down. Is difficult. "
He cited dinner at restaurants as one of the factors behind the spread of the infection. "The British data shows that restaurants are contributing to the spread of the infection, and the infection is spreading overseas as well. Approximately 60% of infected people in Tokyo have an unknown route, but we believe that quite a lot of them are infected at restaurants because of the trends so far. "
On top of that, he said that for the year-end and New Year holidays, it is necessary to take measures to suppress the "key points" that have been learned from the experience so far.
As a concrete measure, in addition to year-end parties and New Year's parties, when talking, such as lunch and meals at the food court, it is easy to get infected with conversations during meals regardless of whether you are drinking alcohol or day and night. I decided to wear a mask or hold my mouth with a handkerchief, and refrain from having more than 5 people with my family and usual friends.
He also pointed out that when returning home, it is necessary to take thorough measures against infection and refrain from having dinner with a large number of people.
Furthermore, in areas where the number of infected people is high and it is judged that the spread of infection is still continuing, year-end parties and New Year's parties are basically postponed to reduce the chances of people moving and contacting. He said that it was necessary to consider returning home, including postponement, and to take measures such as turning off the illuminations for the year-end and New Year holidays early and holding a countdown event online.
At the press conference, Chairman Omi said, "I don't think we are in a situation where we will declare a state of emergency at this point, but it is clear that medical care will become even tighter if the current situation continues. Infection by eating and drinking with the new coronavirus countermeasures Thorough control of the risk is the key to prevent the spread of the infection. If we can control this key, we think it is possible to bring the infection down toward the end of the year. " talked.
Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura "I want to strongly promote the year-end and New Year holidays"
At a press conference, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "I would like to ask the people again for their cooperation in dealing with food and drink, including year-end parties and New Year's parties, and carefully considering returning home. We are working closely with the governor of the region where the number of people is expanding, but we would like to work more closely than ever before. I want to proceed. "
He added, "We have received advice from various experts regarding the fact that the younger generation, including those in their twenties, have not received a message easily. We would like to further disseminate information via SNS and other media."
"We are not discussing the state of emergency within the government right now, and experts do not need to declare it at this point. We are working to avoid the situation of issuing a declaration at all costs. I want to strengthen. "
On the other hand, regarding the revision of the Act on Special Measures Against the New Coronavirus, "I would like to deepen my consideration so that if necessary to protect the lives of the people, I can take compulsory measures. In cooperation with the ruling party, I would like to accelerate the examination to consult with the subcommittee at the right time. "