The state of emergency issued to 19 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka will be extended from the 13th, and the deadline will be the 30th of this month.
The government will continue to cooperate with local governments to take thorough measures such as vaccination so that the declaration can be canceled by the deadline.
First day of extension period In Fukuoka
On the 13th, the first day of the extension, there was a voice saying that it was unavoidable in front of Hakata Station.
A woman in her 40s said, "Since there are many infected people and vaccines have not been distributed to everyone, I think it is better to continue the declaration. I was not honestly thinking that it would be so long, so I am worried that it will calm down." I was talking.
A man in his 60s said, "I was planning a trip to Shikoku, but it was canceled because the declaration was extended. I think that people of our age have given up because there is no choice." ..
On the other hand, a woman in her twenties said, "I agree with the extension of the declaration because I think it is difficult for medical staff, but I personally disagree because I am working in a restaurant-related business and it is financially difficult. I think it's looser than last year. "
In Hiroshima
Also, at JR Hiroshima Station, people commuting to work said that there was no choice.
A male part-time employee in his 70s said, "I think it's" again ", but I don't think the infection has subsided, and I have to put up with it. I was talking.
A male office worker in his 50s said, "The situation does not change even if you do the same thing, so I want you to give a more specific message about how to change your behavior."
Continued request for closure Kitakyushu liquor store "operation is in crisis"
Some liquor stores in Kitakyushu have complained about the continued request for closure of restaurants that serve alcohol as an extension of the state of emergency.
At the liquor store in Yahatanishi-ku, Kitakyushu, which sells liquor to restaurants, the stores of its business partners have been closed since last month at the request of Fukuoka Prefecture.
As a result, orders have dropped significantly, with deliveries that used to be about 10 times a day only once, and sales are down 90%.
In addition, the store was planning to open a beer stand that serves draft beer in the warehouse if the state of emergency is lifted, but the store's business will be postponed and it will only be taken out in the future.
Tomoki Hashibe, president of Kawamura Sake Sales Co., Ltd., said, "The operation of the store is in a critical state due to the continuing corona sickness. I want you to be in a situation where you can drink alcohol quickly and with peace of mind."
Governor of Tokyo Koike "Weapons are vaccines and antibody cocktail therapy"
Governor Koike of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, "I want you to receive two weapons, vaccination and antibody cocktail therapy, as needed."
On top of that, regarding the large-scale inoculation venue set up in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, "It seems that there are some vacant reservations. People who have lined up for a long time at the venue for the younger generation in Shibuya should definitely take advantage of it and protect themselves first. I would like to continue to ask you to protect your family. "
"The declaration has been extended, but I would like to ask for your cooperation."
Chief Cabinet Secretary "Efforts to lift the declaration"
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference on the morning of the 13th, "Public health systems and medical care provision systems continue to be severe in many areas, and it is necessary for the government to respond with a strong sense of caution. Has been working in collaboration with local governments on the three pillars of building a medical care provision system, preventing infections, and vaccination, with the highest priority being to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people. " ..
On top of that, "Although the number of infected people is declining as a whole, we will continue to work with the cooperation of local governments and the public to lift the declaration, deter the level of infection itself, and resolve the tight situation of the medical care provision system. I will go. "