In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection, Mie Prefecture requested the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" on the 14th.
In Mie Prefecture, the number of newly infected people has exceeded the record high for four consecutive days until the 14th, and the rapid spread of infection continues.
On the 14th, Governor Suzuki talked with the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura over the phone and formally requested the prompt application of priority measures such as prevention of spread to Mie Prefecture.
If priority measures are applied, we are considering designating seven cities and eight towns, such as Tsu City, Yokkaichi City, and Matsusaka City, as target areas for stronger measures such as requesting refrain from providing alcoholic beverages. Nishimura said that it is important for the prefecture and the national government to work together to control the infection, and that he would like to promptly consider the application.
Regarding the target area, when it was decided to apply the priority measures to Mie Prefecture, the situation will be confirmed again and the final decision will be made. I will go. "