In response to the overall picture of measures to prepare for the sixth wave of the new coronavirus, the National Governors' Association and others have requested Prime Minister Kishida to show a concrete schedule such as the third vaccination at an early stage. bottom.
At the "National and Local Conference" held at the Prime Minister's Office, Prime Minister Kishida and related ministers from the government side, and representatives from six local organizations such as the National Governors' Association attended from the local side.
In this, Prime Minister Kishida explained the overall picture of measures to prepare for the sixth wave of the new coronavirus decided on the 12th. I would like to work closely with the local community to take measures against corona, "he said.
In response, Chairman Hirai of the National Governors' Association responded, "The overall picture is very powerful. It is necessary to step into tourism and business support in order to rebuild the economy and society."
Then, in order to reduce the burden on the local government, we requested that a concrete schedule such as the time and amount of the third vaccine arrive be shown at an early stage.
In addition, the local government requested that the government include a 2 trillion yen extraordinary grant for regional revitalization in the new economic measures to be compiled next week.