For mild cases, shift to accommodation facilities to give priority to treatment of severely ill patients Government April 6, 6:30

As the spread of the new coronavirus continues, the government plans to shift to a system in which treatment of severely ill patients is given priority, such as having mildly ill persons move to accommodation.
On the other hand, with regard to the "Emergency Declaration", we are considering the impact on the economy and society as the infection situation is urgent, and will make a judgment.

143 new cases were confirmed in Tokyo on the 5th, exceeding 100 a day for 2 consecutive days.

The government plans to shift to a system that gives priority to the treatment of severely ill patients in areas where the number of infected people is rapidly increasing and the medical system is tight. I will move to the accommodation and have them recuperate.

On the other hand, on the Declaration of Emergency under the Special Measures Law, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura, who is in charge, said on the 5th, "I am in a very tense situation. I want to make a judgment without hesitation when necessary." Was.

The government believes that the number of infected people is increasing rapidly, especially in urban areas, and that the infection situation is urgent, and has decided to consider the effects on the economy and society.

In addition, as one of the measures to prevent the spread of infection, the government has decided to distribute cloth masks to all households nationwide, in addition to helping to increase production of masks, which are in short supply.

Based on the fact that the US CDC = Center for Disease Control and Prevention published a guideline to modify the conventional view and recommend the use of a mask, urgently distribute cloth masks as effective in preventing the spread of flying when coughing and sneezing. I'm going to.

On the other hand, with regard to emergency economic measures following the spread of infection, the government has decided to include cash payments of 300,000 yen to households with reduced income and additional child allowances, and after final adjustment with the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komei Party, It is expected to be decided on the 7th.