It was found that the number of applications for welfare protection in May was more than 18,000, an increase from the same month of the previous year.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "The infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly, and the situation may become more serious due to the effects of the state of emergency."
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of applications for welfare protection in May was 18,400 nationwide, an increase of 419, or 2.3%, from the same month of the previous year.
As the effects of the new coronavirus continued, the number of applications for welfare protection increased for seven consecutive months from September last year to March, and decreased in April, compared to the previous year.
The number of households receiving welfare protection is 1,638,591 households nationwide, an increase of more than 2,300 households compared to the same month of the previous year.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, "Although the number of applications in May has not increased significantly, the number of people who are struggling to live is hunted down due to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection and the impact of the fourth state of emergency. The situation may become more serious, such as an increase. "
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare sends a message on its website saying, "Application for livelihood protection is a national right. Anyone may need livelihood protection, so please do not hesitate to contact us."