PM: "Decision and action to be taken without hesitation" New virus February 28 10:32
Following the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe asked the House of Representatives Budget Committee to understand that he would request all elementary and junior high schools and high schools nationwide to be closed temporarily from next month. He emphasized the idea of taking necessary measures without hesitation.
Prime Minister Abe said, “The last week or two is a very important time. For this reason, the government's headquarters for yesterday will start all elementary schools, junior high schools, high schools, and special needs schools nationwide from March 2. The government has decided to request extraordinary leave until the spring break, and the government will be responsible for responding to the various issues arising from these measures. "
Then, `` Recognizing that this is a very important time to curb the speed of the spread of infection, the government continues to focus on the lives of the people, most With the highest priority on protecting health, we will hesitately decide and implement measures to be taken. "