Regarding the government's policy to shift the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Law to "Type 5" on May 8, Governor Koike of Tokyo said that the government will take concrete measures for the medical provision system and public expenditure. , asked again to show as soon as possible.
Regarding the position of the new corona under the Infectious Diseases Act, the government plans to shift from the current "type 2" to "type 5", which is the same as seasonal influenza, on May 8.
Regarding this, Governor Koike said at a press conference, "I understand that the city's request has been accepted by conducting a certain preparation period and a gradual transition."
In addition, he said, "I would like to see the details as early as possible so that the medical institutions and local governments that are responsible for the frontline will be able to work on the specific medical care provision system and public expenditure after the transition, and to prevent confusion among Tokyo residents and the general public. For example, we are 'renting one building' for medical treatment hotels, but the number of inbound tourists is increasing, so it is not easy to rent a new building."
In addition, regarding the direction of leaving the decision of whether to wear a mask to the individual, he said, "I would like the information to be provided as clearly and politely as possible about the criteria for judgment and hints for that. Tokyo will also hold discussions with experts based on the national policy. I want to deepen it and send it to the citizens of Tokyo."