`` Emergency Declaration is judiciously judged on the basis of expert knowledge '' Deputy Secretary-General Nishimura, March 31, 11:56
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Deputy Secretary-General Nishimura said that the declaration of emergency under the law was a specialist knowledge, saying that the situation of the new coronavirus infection in Japan has barely been held up. And emphasized the thought of judging carefully.
Among them, Deputy Secretary-General Nishimura commented that the spread of the new coronavirus in Tokyo was "a situation that continues to be unpredictable. There is no change in the perception that it is holding up barely at present. We would like to work closely together to prevent the spread of infection as described above. "
One of the members of the government's "advisory committee" over the law-based "Emergency Declaration" has stated that many members of the committee are of the opinion that it is better to issue a declaration. He said, "The Declaration of Emergency requires careful judgment based on expert knowledge from various fields, given that it will have a significant impact on people's lives."
He also called on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to refrain from going to restaurants with entertainment to prevent the spread of infection on the night of the 30th, saying, "I understand that it was decided in Tokyo to prevent the spread of infection. All industries have been severely affected and we are currently considering the necessary economic measures to take further steps to keep our business running. "