The third state of emergency will be issued to Tokyo from the 25th.
The declaration was issued in less than three months before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government intends to thoroughly control infections by intensively implementing strengthened measures such as requesting leave of absence.
The government decided to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo on the 23rd, and from the 25th, the capital will be closed to large commercial facilities except restaurants that provide alcohol and karaoke facilities and areas that sell daily necessities. Make a request, etc.
Governor Koike said, "The infection situation is extremely critical and serious. I would like to ask for a thorough stay home to ensure that the flow of people is suppressed," and strongly called for cooperation in countermeasures.
However, the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo exceeded 700 on the 23rd, and the average for 7 days was close to 130% of the previous week, so the spread is unstoppable.
It is less than three months before the opening of the Tokyo Olympics, which was postponed for one year, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said, "There is no certainty that the infection can be suppressed even if a declaration is made, and if the expansion continues, there will be no audience and will it really be possible to hold it? Some people are worried that the story may come out. "
The capital intends to intensively implement strengthened measures during the declaration period to thoroughly control infections and minimize the impact on the Games.