At the government-ruling party liaison conference, Prime Minister Suga expressed his intention to consider expanding the area covered by the state of emergency over measures against the new coronavirus.

On the 13th, the government is coordinating to issue declarations to the three prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto.


In addition, Aichi, Gifu, and Tochigi prefectures also requested the national government to declare a state of emergency on the 12th.

Direction to declare to 3 prefectures on the 13th

At the government-ruling party liaison meeting held at the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Suga said, "Last week, we decided to declare a state of emergency for one city and three prefectures where the infection has continued to spread significantly, but in addition to one city and three prefectures. , Osaka and other areas where the infection has spread significantly. Based on this situation, we will consider expanding the area covered by the declaration. "



In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "Based on our experience, we are thoroughly narrowing down the effective targets and taking measures." ▽ Shortening the business hours of restaurants until 8:00 pm, ▽ Telework By focusing on the four points of reducing the number of employees attending work by 70%, refraining from going out unnecessarily after 8 pm, and limiting the number of people at the event, he emphasized that he wanted to control the infection.



"We would like to work together with the government and the ruling party to take all possible measures to overcome the spread of infection and realize the peace of mind and hope of the people."

Three new prefectures request a state of emergency

Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture and Governor Furuta of Gifu Prefecture will hold an online meeting with the governors of three prefectures including Mie Prefecture on the afternoon of the 12th, and will promptly take special measures for both Aichi and Gifu prefectures. We have confirmed that we will request a state of emergency under the law.



After that, the governors of the three prefectures met online with the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and requested that both Aichi and Gifu prefectures promptly declare a state of emergency.



In addition, Governor Fukuda of Tochigi Prefecture also held a telephone conversation with Minister Nishimura and requested that Tochigi Prefecture declare a state of emergency.



Minister Nishimura said, "

We will keep an

eye on the future infection situation and consider it at the national expert meeting. It means that it is judged as "."

Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura "Judgment by Hearing Expert Opinions"

Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, held a video conference with Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association, and asked the "advisory committee" made up of experts on tomorrow and infectious diseases to make a decision on expanding the area covered by the state of emergency. Showed the idea to do.



As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government is coordinating to issue a state of emergency for the three prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto tomorrow.



On the other hand, for both Aichi and Gifu prefectures, we will consider whether to include them in the declaration while listening to the intentions of the governor and the opinions of experts.



Under these circumstances, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura held a video conference with Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association, and said, "We are in contact with the governors of each infected area. I would like to consult with the Advisory Committee to hear the opinions of experts and make decisions. "



In response, Chairman Iizumi said, "As for the state of emergency, there are continuing requests from Keihanshin 2 prefectures and 1 prefecture, or Aichi, Gifu, and Tochigi, and I would like to ask for a prompt decision."