Secretary-General In collaboration with the capital, all efforts are made to prevent the spread of infection.
Regarding the surge of new coronavirus infections in Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary General Kan said at the Budget Committee of the House of Councilors that he would use his best efforts to cooperate with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to avoid rapid spread. Showed.
Governor Koike of Tokyo announced at an emergency press conference on the 25th that it had confirmed that 41 new men and women were infected with the new coronavirus, and the current situation was considered a serious phase of the infection explosion, and this weekend We called for refrain from unnecessary and urgent outings.
In this regard, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said to the House of Councilors Budget Committee, "I think Governor Koike had a successful meeting with the recognition that this is a very important time to avoid the rapid spread of infection in Japan. I would like to work with the government and local governments to make every effort to prevent the spread of infection. "
Then, Secretary-General Kan stated that the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare, while listening to the opinions of experts, would properly establish the `` Government Headquarters, '' headed by Prime Minister Abe, based on the Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus. I think we will make a decision. "
Meanwhile, while it was pointed out that stockpiling of foodstuffs etc. was starting at supermarkets, etc., Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said, "We will supply supplies responsibly and take necessary measures while monitoring the situation. I would like to ask the people of Tokyo and the people to respond calmly, and at the same time we would like to send messages in a timely and appropriate manner while monitoring the situation. "