Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture has indicated that he will extend the request for shortening business hours to some restaurants in Nagoya City until the end of March until April 21st.
In Aichi Prefecture, following the announcement of 86 infections on the 28th, 39 infections were confirmed on the 29th, and the number of new infections exceeded the same day of the previous week for 9 consecutive days. ..
In addition, more than 80 people are confirmed to be infected daily since February 17th.
At a press conference, Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture pointed out that "the number of new positives has not decreased and has not leveled off. It is a fact that rebounds have definitely occurred and are increasing."
On top of that, "While requests for shortening business hours are being made in the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai area until April 21, only Aichi Prefecture should not convey an erroneous message by loosening regulations. The current request is until April 21. I would like to extend and continue it, "he said, and expressed his intention to extend the request for shortening the business hours to 10 pm to some restaurants in Nagoya City until the end of March until April 21. ..
In addition, Governor Omura will consider requesting further shortening of business hours if the infection spreads.