Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture visited the downtown area of Yokohama City, which is the target area of "Priority Measures for Prevention of Spread," on the night of the 23rd, and called for thorough infection control while handing out masks.
In Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokohama City, Kawasaki City, and Sagamihara City are currently the target areas of "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread", and the prefecture is requesting restaurants to open until 8:00 pm.
On the night of the 23rd, Governor Kuroiwa inspected the downtown area in front of Yokohama Station and confirmed measures against infection at restaurants and karaoke stores.
Then, while handing out masks to people walking on the road, he called for "mask eating and drinking" to wear masks while eating, and also complained "let's stop drinking on the street".
In Tokyo, where the state of emergency was declared, it was decided to request closures from restaurants that provide alcohol and karaoke facilities from the 25th, but Kanagawa Prefecture has also decided to target areas for "priority measures such as spread prevention". After expanding, we will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 24th to decide the specific period and contents with the policy of making similar requests.
Governor Kuroiwa said, "I'm worried that more people will drink on the street if they can't drink at the store. The voice will be louder outside and it will be more dangerous, so I want to firmly enlighten people to stop drinking on the street." Was there.