"Relieving even a little anxiety" cloth cloth distribution policy explained again Secretary-General
At a press conference in the morning, Secretary-General Suga re-explained the policy of distributing cloth masks to all households nationwide in a morning press conference regarding masks that are out of stock due to the spread of the new coronavirus, I want to work on it. "
Prime Minister Abe has announced at the Headquarters on the 1st that the policy is to distribute two sets of cloth masks that can be washed and used repeatedly to all households nationwide at one address.
At a press conference in the morning, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kan said, "With the shortage of masks in stores, we decided to distribute two cloth masks to all 50 million households. It is also effective in controlling the increasing demand for masks because it can be used many times if you wash it with a detergent.I want to work on solving the anxiety of the people as much as possible despite the inconvenience of washing etc. " I said.
In addition, the cost of the cloth mask is assumed to be about 200 yen per sheet, and the distribution is described as "From the viewpoint of promptly and surely distributing to all households, we will use Japan Post's address distribution system This is to be sent directly to the post at the address known by Japan Post, which has already been implemented in Hokkaido. "
Mr. Kan said, "First, it is important that the masks reach all the households. In such a situation, we are increasing production and hope that masks will be lined up at stores."
"Youth also cooperate in preventing the spread of infection"
In addition, Secretary-General Kan said in connection with the risk of transmission among younger generations: "Even young people are not considered to be at risk of becoming more severe, and caution is needed for infection. There are many cases where people who are not asymptomatic but have no symptoms or mild symptoms spread the infection unknowingly.I would like to ask young people to cooperate in preventing the spread of infection as a member of society. " I said.