Abe Prime Minister Koike Miyako Partners to Prevent Infection Spread and Reduce Impact on Economy March 12 13:37

Prime Minister Abe met with Governor Koike of Tokyo on the 12th to respond to the new coronavirus, and hoped to continue working with the government and local governments to prevent the spread of infection and mitigate the impact on the economy. Was shown.

While more than 70 infected people have been confirmed in Tokyo due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Governor Koike of Tokyo visited the Prime Minister's office on the 12th to meet with Prime Minister Abe and talk about urgent requests to the country. I did it.

This means that local governments working to prevent the spread of infection will not be bound by conventional practices, but will be required to ensure that the government provides full financial support for all of the local burdens and that the government take measures to respond. To provide accurate and prompt information.

In response, Prime Minister Abe said, "I am very grateful that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has cooperated with school closure requests and that we have responded appropriately to requests for self-restraint at various events." I said.

"To cooperate with the national and local governments in promoting policies to prevent the spread of infection, establish a healthcare system, and mitigate the impact on the economy as much as possible, it is essential." He stated that he would like to continue to work with the national and local governments to prevent the spread of infection and mitigate the impact on the economy.