New virus Economic group calls for clarification of emergency financing and self-restraining standards February 19 20:01
The LDP held a meeting and heard about the effects of the spread of the infection on economic organizations such as the Keidanren and the Japan Chamber of Commerce.
Business groups have said that the number of foreign tourists is decreasing and that tourism is having a major impact, and that urgent financing is urgently required.
There was also a request to clarify the criteria for self-restraining large-scale gatherings so that economic activity would not be reduced.
Mr. Kishida said, "There is a great deal of uncertainty in small and medium-sized enterprises, so I would like to summarize specific measures using contingency funds."
The Liberal Democratic Party has heard from the manufacturing industry and others and will make recommendations to the government along with infection control measures.