In response to the state of emergency, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has requested a thorough refrain from going out unnecessarily and shortening business hours until 8:00 pm from the 8th.
On the 7th, confirmation of infections exceeding 2000 people for the first time is not expected to decrease significantly immediately, and the city is strongly calling for cooperation to reduce contact between people.
In response to the state of emergency, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will thoroughly refrain from going out after 8:00 pm, and will shorten the business hours to 8:00 pm and provide alcohol to restaurants and karaoke shops. Based on the Special Measures Law, we are requesting that it be until 7:00 pm from the 8th.
Governor Koike said on the 7th, "The point is how to control the flow of people," and called for cooperation.
However, on the 7th, the number of confirmed infections exceeded 2000 for the first time in Tokyo and reached 2447, and the person in charge of the city said, "It is a rapid increase beyond expectations, and it may not decrease significantly after today." I am.
While it is not expected that there will be a significant decrease immediately, it has been pointed out within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government that "if the infection cannot be suppressed, it may be necessary to request a heavier leave of absence," and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is in contact with people. We are strongly calling for cooperation to reduce the number of infections.