Okinawa Prefecture has entered the period of emergency declaration from today, and in the downtown area of Naha City, the shutters of many stores were closed and it was quiet.
On the 22nd, the highest number of infections in 231 people was confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture, and the number has reached a record high for the second consecutive day, and the spread of the infection will not be stopped.
Under these circumstances, Okinawa Prefecture will enter the period of emergency declaration from the 23rd to June 20th, and requests for closure of restaurants that serve alcoholic beverages and closure of public facilities will be made throughout the prefecture.
On Sundays, many shops were closed on Kokusai-dori, the downtown area of Naha, which is crowded with tourists, and the number of people walking was sparse and quiet.
A man in his 50s living in Naha said, "There were still a few people until yesterday, but there were no people after the declaration. I think my spine is frozen. I think the administration is too late." It was.
Another man said, "I feel sorry for the restaurant. Some of my friends' stores have collapsed."
Okinawa Prefecture wants to take thorough measures within the period of the declaration of about one month to stop the spread of infection.
"Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" is also temporarily closed
"Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" in Motobu Town, Okinawa Prefecture is a popular tourist facility in Okinawa where you can see whale sharks and manta rays with a huge aquarium.
Following the state of emergency, the aquarium will be temporarily closed from the 23rd to the 20th of next month.
At the entrance of the aquarium, there was a signboard informing us that the aquarium was temporarily closed, and we could hardly see any tourists visiting.
According to the aquarium, this is the fourth time that the aquarium has been closed due to a national or prefectural state of emergency.
"Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" Administration Department Manager Asakuni Takayama said, "I am very sorry that the museum is closed, but I would like to cooperate to prevent the spread of infection. I would like you to come and enjoy yourself. "