In response to the government's decision to entrust individual judgments to the wearing of masks as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus from next month, Tottori Prefecture Governor Hirai, chairman of the National Governors' Association, said to Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato. On the other hand, he pointed out that it would be troublesome to say that everything was a personal decision, and asked for a polite explanation.
From the 13th of next month, the government will entrust the wearing of masks to the individual's judgment. We have decided to continue to recommend wearing masks when riding a bus.
In response to this, Governor Hirai of Tottori Prefecture, who is the chairman of the National Governors Association, exchanged opinions online with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato on the 13th, saying, "It is true that there are various voices on the ground, including schools. It would be troublesome to say that everything is a personal decision," he said.
After that, he asked for a polite explanation from the government, saying, ``I want you to coordinate effective mask wearing and infection control with the field, and publicize the public based on evidence and provide guidance to the industry.''
In response, Minister Kato indicated his intention to thoroughly inform the public by creating a leaflet that describes the scenes where it is recommended to wear it.