Governor Nishiwaki of Kyoto Prefecture expressed a sense of crisis about the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in Kyoto and Osaka, and if the situation worsens in the future, the government will apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread". He also expressed his intention to consider responding to the request.
On the evening of the 7th, Governor Nishiwaki of Kyoto Prefecture told reporters about the infection situation in Kansai, saying, "The number of infected people in both Osaka and Hyogo is the highest ever, so we are worried about the spread of infection in the same metropolitan area. The infection is spreading and the sense of crisis is increasing. "
And on the 6th, the minister in charge of economic revitalization Nishimura expressed his intention to consider applying "priority measures such as spread prevention" to Kyoto etc. as necessary. I think there are concerns. The prefecture will continue to consider the application of the measures. "
On top of that, Governor Nishiwaki said, "I don't think it's an immediate request, but the speed of the spread of the infection is amazing, so I'd like to make a decision without hesitation if necessary." He also indicated that he would consider taking measures with a view to requesting the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread".