New virus government to formulate second emergency response measures March 1: 4:38
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the government plans to use the budgetary contingency of over 270 billion yen this year to set up a second emergency response measure in early March, We will include the establishment of a subsidy system for parents who have to take a rest.
With the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe said at a press conference on Tuesday that he requested temporary closure of elementary and junior high schools nationwide, saying, `` Once I have decided, I will take all possible measures. We are determined, "he said. He asked for his understanding and stated a policy to consolidate the second emergency response within about 10 days.
He added, "Frankly, the power of the government cannot win this battle alone." He called for the cooperation of all the people to end the battle.
The government hastened to consider developing an emergency response,
医療 Establishing a new subsidy system for parents who have to take time off work due to temporary school closures, and ▽ Medical care such as securing more than 5,000 beds in preparation for the increase of patients Strengthen the provision system,
▽ In addition, we will expand funding support for SMEs.
And we plan to use the budgetary reserve of more than 270 billion yen this fiscal year for our financial resources.
Prime Minister Abe also expressed his intention to call on the opposition to cooperate to pass a bill early to curb the spread of infection and minimize its impact on people's lives and the economy.
The government hopes that the bill will include measures in the event of rapid spread of infection in certain areas in response to the growing spread of infection in Hokkaido. I'm in a hurry to work.