Regarding the state of emergency, which is due on the 31st of next week, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido said that it would be difficult to cancel the state of emergency on time due to the severe infection situation, and extended the declaration to the government on the afternoon of the 26th, even after the 1st of next month. , Revealed the recognition that strong measures need to be continued.
Governor Suzuki revealed to reporters after the meeting of the Response Headquarters that he had telephoned with the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura over the state of emergency.
He added, "Given the extremely severe infection situation and the critical medical system, it is difficult to complete the declaration on the 31st of this month, and it is necessary to continue the current strong measures after the 1st of next month. Directly with Minister Nishimura He spoke and communicated the need to continue the measures for a period of time. "
Furthermore, regarding the measures to be taken when the declaration is extended, "While the situation in Tokyo and other areas is improving a little, if the number of contacts increases due to the active movement of people, it will lead to the spread of infection. I would like to consider what kind of measures will be taken. "
On the other hand, regarding the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled in Hokkaido next month, he said that he would proceed with adjustments in the direction of canceling the relay on public roads, and said, "People who were looking forward to participating in the relay. I will lose the opportunity to run, so I would like to think about how I can respond to your feelings. "