New Coronavirus `` Government Response Headquarters '' Policy Decision Set Up March 26 11:50
Prime Minister Abe has talked with the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato in light of the rapid increase in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo and prepared for the Special Measures Law to prepare for unexpected situations such as the explosion of infected people. It is likely that the government will decide on a policy to establish a “Government Headquarters”.
Given the surge of new coronavirus infections in Tokyo, the government's expert meeting held a round robin meeting on the morning of the 26th, arguing that the current domestic situation is "highly likely to spread". And so on.
In response, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato and Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura met at the Prime Minister's office with Prime Minister Abe, explained the situation of infection in Japan based on the views of the Experts Meeting, and said that `` there is a high risk of spread. '' The direction to report.
Prime Minister Abe is likely to decide on a policy to establish a “Government Task Force” based on the Special Measures Law that was enacted earlier, in preparation for unexpected situations such as the explosion of infected people.
The establishment of the Task Force is expected to be decided by a revolving Cabinet meeting. After the establishment, if the two requirements are met, such as when the nation's rapid spread could have a significant impact on the lives and economy of the country, the Prime Minister will be established. Can make an “Emergency Declaration”.