Saitama Prefecture has requested the government to extend the "priority measures such as prevention of spread", which is due at the end of this month, from three weeks to one month, saying that it is "not at the stage of requesting cancellation".
At a video conference held by the governors of 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures on the 26th, Governor Ohno said, "The infection status in Saitama Prefecture has four national indicators of stage 3, and the pace of increase is slowing but staying high. The situation is tough. It's very painful for everyone who cooperates, but we are not at the stage of requesting the cancellation of priority measures such as prevention of spread. " Was shown.
After the meeting, Governor Ohno revealed that he had requested the government to extend the priority measures from three weeks to one month.
If the country decides to extend it, the target area will be 15 cities and towns close to Tokyo such as Saitama City and Kawaguchi City as before, and in the target area, refrain from serving alcoholic beverages at restaurants etc. and business hours It is a policy to ask for by 8 pm.
After confirming the national policy, the prefecture will announce support measures such as cooperation money for restaurants upon request.
Governor Ohno said, "We will aim for stage 2 for cancellation. The longer it is, the greater the impact on businesses will be, so we would like to finish it in the next extension. If possible, reduce the number of cities and towns to be applied on the way. I would like to consider measures such as. "