Abe's new virus `` Global spread of infection Watch and take countermeasures '' February 28 13:52

In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus infection, Prime Minister Abe told the House of Representatives Budget Committee that, for the time being, he would use contingency funds and take other measures, and watched the spread of the global infection. He stated that he would take measures to prevent downside risks to the economy.

In this context, Prime Minister Abe stated that he would take measures to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus by utilizing more than ¥ 270 billion in contingency this fiscal year.

He added, "There is also a debate that points out the global spread and the great impact on the economy, and we are very close. We have taken the necessary steps to prevent a significant downside risk to the Japanese economy. I want to take countermeasures. "

Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagikuda commented on the Senbatsu High School Baseball in spring, which will open on next month, 19: "A lot of people come from all over the country, and it applies to so-called nationwide events, but I think there are various wisdoms. I think the situation will be different in this competition, and there is a possibility that it will be held considering the gap between people, I would like to talk with the organizer side well. "

"The athlete's point of view is that from the athlete's point of view, the athletes have been well prepared once every four years and there is no delay. All authority lies with the IOC." However, I will make every effort to disseminate information and have the IOC understand that it can be held securely. "

Regarding the torch relay, which will start at the soccer facility “J Village” in Fukushima Prefecture on February 26, Minister Hashimoto said, “The organizing committee, which is the implementing body, has a basic stance of conducting as scheduled, and will consider cancellation and postponement. I have heard that it is not. "

Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said that out of 23 passengers who had been disembarked without receiving necessary virus tests from a cruise ship that had been confirmed to be infected, 20 of them were negative by subsequent tests, and the remaining 3 Persons have not agreed to the test, but have so far revealed that their condition is normal.

Abe Prime Minister in relation to the Japan visit of Xi Jinping Jintao of China, "even in China Japan, of course, is that we must do our best to protect the health and people's lives each, such as information exchange We need to cooperate. "

Foreign Minister Mogi said, `` At this time, President Xi's schedule for visiting Japan has not changed, but it is hoped that Chinese Presidents' visits to Japan will occur approximately once every ten years. You need to do that. "

In the meantime, Prime Minister Abe has stated that the by-elections for the lower house of Shizuoka in the 4th ward in April will not be subject to requests for cancellation or postponement, and that Minister of Finance Takaichi said, "Election administration and enforcement agencies. And the government should be careful to impose any restrictions on the election campaign, not by law, but it is up to each party and candidate to decide. "

On the other hand, Prime Minister Abe said he did not know that Prime Minister Kenya Akiba had held a political funding party on the 26th, and said, `` We requested self-restraint of nationwide events. However, based on the purpose of the basic policy, it was necessary to judge carefully whether to hold the meeting, and we must continue to respond appropriately as an advisor. "