Government considers additional economic measures to spread new virus infection February 27 5:51
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government is considering additional measures, such as expanding financing support for tourism and SMEs, in response to concerns about serious economic impacts. To start.
Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the supply of foreign tourists and automobile parts to Japan is decreasing, and the government plans to suspend or postpone large-scale sports and cultural events in the next two weeks. Decisions have been taking place and self-restraining events and gatherings have been spreading in various parts of the country.
Prime Minister Abe warned the House of Representatives at the Budget Committee on Tuesday that the spread of infection has been heightened in the stock market and is reflected in a global stock depreciation, and he is ready to respond to the domestic economy. I showed the idea to expect.
The Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party have also set up their respective headquarters, listening to the effects and demands of business and industry groups, and expanding their testing and medical systems, as well as providing additional economic measures such as funding support for SMEs. I will make a recommendation to the government soon.
In addition to the steady implementation of emergency measures totaling about ¥ 15 billion previously compiled, the government will consider additional measures, such as utilizing the contingency budget this year, based on recommendations from the ruling party. I'm going to start.
Meanwhile, over the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, members of the IOC = International Olympic Committee have stated that by the end of May, they may cancel if they have not ended.
The government intends to continue preparations in cooperation with the Organizing Committee and Tokyo Metropolitan Government, noting that it is not the official opinion of the IOC.