Mask shortage `` It is not a situation to conduct investigations and guidance '' Government Response February 21 13:48
As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads and the masks become scarce, the government at a Cabinet meeting on the 21st, at this stage, based on the law, conduct surveys and guidance to businesses who are buying or selling in accordance with the law. Although not tolerated, he has decided to respond to his request for self-restraint.
Regarding the spread of the new coronavirus and the ongoing shortage of masks, Member of the House of Councilors Satoshi Hamada, a party protecting the people from NHK, was sentenced in a questionnaire, enacted at the time of the oil shock, and taking measures to buy up living goods. Should be dealt with based on the law that stipulates.
At the Cabinet meeting on the 21st, the government responded by investigating and instructing businesses that have bought or sold out, or set a standard price in response to soaring prices, according to the law at this stage. We have decided to answer that we will not be allowed to do so.
In addition, the response stated, "We will increase the production of manufacturers and distributors and request retailers to refrain from buying up and restrict sales volume. We will respond appropriately to changes in the situation "