Chairman Omi of the government subcommittee expressed the idea that the House of Representatives Welfare and Labor Committee should discuss whether to extend the state of emergency nationwide.

In this, Mr. Omi, chairman of the government subcommittee, commented on the spread of the new coronavirus, saying, "The current rapid spread of the infection is definitely due to the Delta strain, and people have been refraining from doing so for a long time and have become accustomed to corona. It can be said that he is "accustomed to the state of emergency". The messages of political leaders were not always strong with a sense of unity. "



On top of that, regarding the state of emergency, "Whether or not it should be spread nationwide should be the subject of discussion, and I think we are discussing it. At the same time, we should also discuss what to do by issuing a declaration. That's it. "



In addition, regarding the government's policy that home medical treatment is the basis, except for critically ill patients, he said that he had not received any consultation in advance. Instead of choosing between the two, it is necessary to strengthen the medical treatment facilities for accommodation and take comprehensive measures. "



On the other hand, he said, "I don't think the infection in the" bubble "of the Tokyo Olympics is related to the rapid spread of the infection, but the Olympics may have had an impact on people's consciousness." I did.