Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture has requested the government to add Aichi Prefecture to the target area of the state of emergency because the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading rapidly in the prefecture.
Aichi Prefecture announced on the 20th that it has been confirmed that 1347 people, which is the largest number ever in a day, are infected with the new coronavirus.
At a press conference, Governor Omura of Aichi Prefecture said, "The number of newly infected people is far higher than that of Stage 4, and it is not easy to control the infection. I would like to strongly call for thorough infection prevention measures, "he said, and made it clear that he requested the government to add Aichi Prefecture to the target area of the state of emergency.
He added, "I think the outlook for the infection situation will continue to be very harsh, but I hope that announcing that the stage has become harsher will lead to self-restraint and transformation of behavior."
In addition, regarding the school's response when Aichi Prefecture is added to the target area of the declaration, "We will not close all schools at once, but each school and board of education will extend the summer vacation period depending on the infection situation. I would like to issue a notice acknowledging the response. "