Regarding the state of emergency that continues in one metropolitan area and three prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura will hold an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts at the right time this week before the deadline of 7 days to cancel it. He showed the idea of deciding whether or not.
After the Cabinet meeting, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura told reporters about the state of emergency that continues in the Tokyo metropolitan area in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures. "Every day, we are scrutinizing the standard indicators. We share the desire to work together and not prolong the declaration. "
After that, he said, "I want to see the data as close as possible to the last minute, but I want to make a decision at the right time because it can not be too soon," he said about whether to cancel the declaration, this week before the deadline of March 7. An advisory board was held at the right time to show the idea of making a decision.
In addition, Minister Nishimura said, "I would like you to continue to pay the utmost attention to eating and drinking opportunities even in the areas that have been lifted. If you eat as in the past, the infection will surely increase, as in December last year. Something will happen, "he said, choosing a restaurant that had infection prevention measures when eating, and calling for thorough measures such as wearing a mask during conversations.