Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura "Rebound in the Metropolitan Area" High-risk behavior to consider reducing

Regarding the infection status of the new coronavirus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed a sense of crisis that an infection rebound is occurring in the metropolitan area, and risks in line with the treatment of priority measures such as prevention of spread, which will expire on the 11th of this month. He expressed his intention to proceed with the examination of how to reduce the high-ranking behavior.

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "There is a rebound of infection in the metropolitan area, and I have a great sense of crisis. Something is very important. "

On top of that, regarding the situation in Tokyo where priority measures such as prevention of spread are applied, "If you look only at the number of newly infected people, it is" stage 4 ", but the situation of beds is not" stage 4. "Experts are the most important. He said that it was the condition of the sickbed, and after having an expert discuss it, the government would consider it and make a final decision. "

"Although discussions on whether to reissue the state of emergency or extend priority measures are yet to come, infection cannot be suppressed unless high-risk behavior is reduced, especially at night," he said. At the same time, he expressed his intention to consider how to reduce high-risk behavior.

Marukawa Olympic Minister "Basically responding based on measures including non-audience"

On the other hand, regarding the treatment of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics, Minister of State for Special Mission Marukawa said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "If the five parties discuss and after the 12th of this month, priority measures such as a state of emergency and prevention of spread are invoked, nothing will happen. It has been agreed that the response should be based on the details of the measures, including the audience, and that if there is a sudden change in the infection status or medical status, the response should be considered promptly. I think it will be done. "

On top of that, he said, "We have stated that there can be both Prime Minister Suga and no spectators, and that we will give top priority to the safety and security of the people. In any case, we will coordinate and discuss in a five-party discussion. I will go. "