`` Emergency Declaration '' possible to set up a response headquarters based on the New Corona Special Measures Law March 26 12:30

Prime Minister Abe has talked with Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato, considering that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is rapidly increasing in Tokyo, and has decided to establish a `` Government Headquarters '' based on the Special Measures Law enacted earlier. I decided.

The fulfillment of such requirements as having a major impact on people's lives and the economy will enable the Prime Minister to make a Declaration of Emergency.