Emergency Declaration "Unchanged Recognition That It Is Not Necessary" Chief Cabinet Secretary April 1 12:08
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan was challenged by reporters about the Declaration of Emergency, after the number of infected people per day across the country exceeded 200 for the first time on March 31. However, "We are still aware that we are holding up barely and there is no need for an emergency declaration. We are working even more closely with local governments to prevent the spread of infection and prepare for the increase in patients. We will do our utmost to ensure a healthcare delivery system. "
Regarding the resumption of school from the new semester, "We hope that you can continue to prepare for resumption without loosing your vigilance, and that policy will remain the same. Based on the situation, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology will provide more specific contents as necessary. "
Secretary-General Kan also stated that he had set up an economic team in the National Security Agency, saying, "Areas that cross security and the economy, such as cyber security, management of" sensitive technologies, "and response to new coronavirus infections. Various issues have become apparent. We will promptly and appropriately plan and formulate strategic and strategic policies and make comprehensive adjustments on these national security issues in the field of economic activities. " Was.
Regarding the response to the new coronavirus, he said, "The National Security Council has decided on unprecedented and agile measures to control the borders to prevent the influx of infected people into the country and the spread of the disease in the country. The National Security Agency's economic team will continue to be involved from this perspective. "