Hyogo Prefecture has entered into final adjustments in the direction of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo in response to the situation where the spread of the new coronavirus has not stopped.
In Hyogo prefecture, the spread of the infection continues to be unstoppable, with 427 new infections confirmed on Tuesday, the highest number on Tuesday.
In response to this situation, the prefecture has entered into final adjustments to request the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo.
The prefecture has decided to hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 21st to formally decide the request for declaration, and will consider specific measures such as areas for strengthening countermeasures and targets for leave requests.
Furthermore, in preparation for the Golden Week holidays, we are requesting the citizens of the prefecture to refrain from going out and returning home unnecessarily, and we are also requesting department stores to refrain from or postpone bargain sales and events.
Governor Ido stated on the 19th that "Hyogo and Osaka are in the same exchange area, and we will proceed with discussions based on the fact that Osaka has decided the basic direction," and cooperated with Osaka Prefecture, which decided to request the issuance of a state of emergency. I am rushing to coordinate with the country.