Emergency Declaration Will A Road To End In Time? April 8 4:25

In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus in urban areas, Prime Minister Abe has issued a law-based "emergency declaration" targeting seven prefectures, including Tokyo. With concerns about impacts on livelihoods and the economy, the government will be asked to work with municipalities to prevent explosive spread and set a path to ending within the declaration period until next month. .

Prime Minister Abe made a declaration of emergency under the Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against New Coronaviruses at the government's headquarters on July 7 in Tokyo and other seven prefectures.

The declaration period is until the 6th of next month, covering Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka.

Prime Minister Abe said at a press conference, "We have come to the conclusion that there is no longer any time delay in light of the fact that there are areas where the healthcare provision system is tight." He called for self-restraint to go out, aiming to reduce 70% to 80% of contact with people.

The government has called for teleworking, drastically reducing the number of attendees, avoiding rallies and events, and avoiding drinking parties, except for occupations that are necessary to maintain social functions. It is said that things that are necessary for maintaining life, such as purchasing food, medicines, and daily necessities, are not subject to self-restraint requests to go out.

On the other hand, there are concerns about the impact on lifestyles such as voluntary self-restraint and school closure, and the impact on the economy due to the expected closure of facilities that attract many people, such as movie theaters, bars, and karaoke shops.

In light of these concerns, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura will hold a video conference with the governors of seven prefectures on August 8 to confirm cooperation for smooth implementation of measures by declaration.

The government should work with local governments to minimize the impact on their lives and the economy while avoiding explosive spread and laying a path to ending within the declaration period until next month. Will be