Following the extension of the state of emergency, Governor Koike of Tokyo held an extraordinary press conference, stating that "the fire of the infection explosion is everywhere", and thorough measures to curb the flow of people are the most important. He explained that he would continue to request the closure of large commercial facilities such as department stores and shopping centers as a measure unique to the city, and called on the residents and businesses to cooperate.

Following the extension of the Tokyo Metropolitan State of Emergency to the 31st of this month, Governor Koike held an extraordinary press conference after 8 pm on the 7th.



In this, Governor Koike said, "It is no exaggeration to say that the fire of the infection explosion is everywhere. In that situation, measures must be taken to protect the lives of the citizens of Tokyo and the medical field." He explained that thorough measures to curb the flow of people are the most important initiative, and that the city will continue to request closures to large commercial facilities such as department stores and shopping centers where the total floor area of ​​the building exceeds 1000 square meters as a measure unique to the city. did.



In addition, Governor Koike said to the citizens of Tokyo, "Please refrain from going out further based on the Special Measures Law. The virus is always aiming for a chance to attach to us. In principle, I would like to ask at the stay home. I understand that I want to go on a trip or sightseeing in the fresh green season, but I would like to ask you to cancel or postpone it. "



After that, he said, "Although" street drinking "and" park drinking "are still being held in various parts of Tokyo, please do not do it." ..



In addition, Governor Koike acknowledged that half of the new positives are in their 30s or younger, and that the fight with Corona is the key to young people, saying, "Young people, don't go out now. I want you to have it. "



Governor Koike said, "Until the vaccine is delivered to you, it is the best prescription to thoroughly control the flow of people and thoroughly implement basic infection prevention measures," and called for cooperation. ..



In addition, a reporter asked, "The government has made it possible for the local government to continue requesting leave, but it may be possible to think that the responsibility has been imposed on the local government," said Governor Koike. "The local government is in charge of the site. As a sign of thorough infection control, we showed the city's way of thinking and decided in consultation with the government. I would like to continue working as a site supervisor."



On the other hand, the director of the city, who attended the press conference, said about the measures for "drinking on the street", "In a situation where clear grounds are difficult to understand, the staff of the city also honestly said, including quite dangerous situations. Focusing on the spots where "drinking on the street" is scattered, we are now looking around in cooperation with the private security company, the staff of the city, the Metropolitan Police Department, and the Fire and Disaster Management Agency. "