The Tokyo Metropolitan Government requested the government to promptly declare a state of emergency on the night of the 21st.

According to the people concerned, in discussions between the capital and the government, while large-scale commercial facilities are subject to closure requests, restaurants are requested not to be closed but to shorten the working hours, and then to request that they not serve alcohol. Is out.

The infection situation is worsening in Tokyo due to the rapid increase of mutant viruses, and the city requested the government to declare a state of emergency on the night of the 21st, saying that stricter measures are indispensable.



The capital is in discussions with the government on the period and content of the declaration, and according to the people concerned, the period will be from April 25th to May 9th or 11th, with the intention of significantly reducing the number of people during the Golden Week holidays. We are adjusting based on the plan of up to.



In addition, large-scale commercial facilities such as department stores where people gather and entertainment facilities such as karaoke stores, which are pointed out to have a high risk of infection, are being considered for closure requests.

On the other hand, there is also a proposal to ask restaurants not to serve alcohol after continuing to request shorter hours instead of closing.



The capital is urgently coordinating with the government, calling for a prompt declaration.