Governor Koike of Tokyo was hospitalized on the 22nd of last month due to excessive fatigue and was discharged on the 30th.
From July 1st, I attended a monitoring meeting remotely from my home to evaluate and analyze the status of infection by teleworking public affairs.
And Governor Koike went to the office for the first time in 10 days on the 2nd and had a press conference from 4 pm.
At the beginning of the press conference, Governor Koike said, "It was a meeting at this time when I wanted to appeal the latest situation. Tomorrow, I can imagine that there will be more people on Saturday. I would like to tell you various things here." Said.
He said, "In the midst of measures against corona, I would like to sincerely apologize to many people for worrying and inconvenienced that they are sick during the important period due to illness as the Tokyo Olympics are approaching."
On top of that, "There is no more important time for Tokyo. We will continue to work hard with the deputy governor and other staff of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to tackle the piled up issues. I want to go through it, thinking that it is. "
In addition, when the reporter asked about the circumstances of hospitalization and physical condition, he said, "I wasn't strong enough in the face of the size of the task and various new events that are approaching every day. The doctor decided that it would be difficult to continue, so I was hospitalized. Some people asked me if I had a corona infection, but it was negative. "
On top of that, "I would like to continue to seek the judgment of doctors, but since there are various issues beyond that, I am renewing my determination to continue doing it while responsibly sharpening my energy and judgment." Said.
About the Tokyo Olympics "It is necessary to think about the non-audience as well"
Regarding the Tokyo Olympics, "If there is a sudden change in the infection situation or medical situation, it is necessary for the five parties to discuss and consider how to deal with it, including non-audience. While paying close attention, it is necessary for the non-audience to think about what kind of shape is good. "
About the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly "Ale to Tomin First no Kai"
Regarding the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, which will reach the election day on the 4th, he said, "It is extremely important for everyone who keeps the tradition of Edo to resonate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly to raise Tokyo." I did.
On top of that, "Tomin First no Kai is a special adviser, so I naturally want you to do your best. I haven't participated in the election campaign this time, but I said," Tokyo Great Reform. I am sending ale to the people of Tomin First who have been responsible for this. "
He also said, "I want many people to do their best to promote the city administration in a stable and bold manner."
Request to stop providing alcoholic beverages "Judgment while looking at infection status"
As the infection situation worsened, he was asked if he had any plans to request restaurants to stop serving alcoholic beverages. We have the cooperation of both users and shops to divide the area. I would like to make a decision while looking at the infection status. I think that drinking alcohol is one of the issues. "