The governors of one metropolitan area and three prefectures and the mayors of ordinance-designated cities said that before the Golden Week holidays, they would only move across the borders of the capital and prefectures when they needed to live, especially in areas where the mutant virus was spreading. I decided to call on people to refrain from coming and going.
On the 21st, a total of nine people, including the governors of one metropolitan area and three prefectures and the mayors of ordinance-designated cities, discussed measures against the new coronavirus.
In this, Governor Koike of Tokyo, who has a policy of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency soon, said, "We have a strong sense of crisis in the situation where Osaka Prefecture has reached the request for a state of emergency." ..
On top of that, "It is a long holiday with active movement of people, but it is no exaggeration to say that it is not an exaggeration to say that the nine prefectures and cities will take the initiative together to determine the future of Japan. I want to overcome the crisis situation." I emphasized.
Compiled a joint message calling on citizens and residents at the meeting,
▼ move beyond the border of the city and county is the only when necessary for life, and to refrain from the traffic of the region, particularly the mutant virus is expanding,
▼ eateries The use of karaoke in Japan and the quitting of drinking parties on the street were
included.
On the other hand, regarding the measures taken by the city when an emergency declaration was issued, Governor Koike, who was asked by Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture, said, "From the perspective of how to curb the spread of the new violence of mutant viruses, we are now with the government. We are in talks. "
Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture "Identify the part that will be effective together in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures"
At the meeting, Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture said, "The number of infected people in Saitama Prefecture is gradually increasing, and the proportion of mutant strains is also increasing. There is a possibility that it will have an impact. We hope to take effective and effective infection control measures by cooperating with 9 prefectures and cities. "
After the meeting, Governor Ohno told reporters about the policy of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency in the near future. "I have not heard from Tokyo about the specific contents of the state of emergency. Since it is important to share information, I would like to collect information and work together in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures to determine the areas where the effects will be effective. "
On top of that, "The numbers in Tokyo have an impact on us, so I think that the prefecture must prepare all options while assuming an extremely difficult situation, but at this point we have not decided which option to take. No, "he said.
Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture "Need to respond to a certain degree as a neighboring prefecture of Tokyo"
At the meeting, Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture acknowledged that the medical care provision system for the new coronavirus continues to be unpredictable, and said, "We will request a state of emergency in Tokyo. If that happens, it will be necessary to take measures in the area of the prefecture adjacent to Tokyo, and I would like to work closely with each of the three prefectures in one city. "
After the meeting, Governor Kumagai told reporters, "If the Tokyo Metropolitan Government takes strong measures, it is necessary for the neighboring prefecture to respond to a certain degree so that the effects will be maximized." ..
In addition, he acknowledged that if the Tokyo Metropolitan Government requests a commercial facility to take a leave of absence, it is necessary to take measures in consideration of the possibility that people will flow to similar facilities in Chiba Prefecture.
In addition, in response to the fact that the number of infected persons announced on the 21st in Tokyo was the highest since the second state of emergency was lifted, "The speed of infection spread is really fast, and I think it is the situation in Chiba prefecture tomorrow. I understand that the stage of infection is changing, and "I'm still in time now," so I want you to take action to protect your life and life. "
Governor Kuroiwa, Kanagawa Prefecture "First of all, I want to determine the effect of priority measures."
During the meeting, Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture asked Governor Koike what measures to take when requesting a state of emergency.
Governor Koike did not mention the details as "under consideration", but Governor Kuroiwa said, "The state of emergency and priority measures such as prevention of spread may be different on the surface, but one city. I would like to work together on the parts that can be tackled in common in the three prefectures. "
After the meeting, Governor Kuroiwa said, "It seems that Osaka Prefecture is considering making a wide range of closure requests to department stores, so I wanted to confirm the response of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. We also have to think about what kind of impact it will have. "
He added, "The infection situation is quite different between Tokyo and Kanagawa. In Kanagawa, priority measures such as prevention of spread have just begun yesterday, and I would like to first determine the effects of the priority measures."