Declaration of Emergency Situation Adjusted for 1 month extension to all nationwide 5:06 April 30
Regarding the state of emergency until the 6th of next month, Prime Minister Abe acknowledged that it would be difficult to completely cancel. It was found that the government's expert meeting was an informal meeting and agreed that the declaration should continue to be extended nationwide. We are making adjustments in the direction of
Regarding the state of emergency until the 6th of next month, Prime Minister Abe stated at the House of Councilors Budget Committee on the 29th that the number of new infected people is continuing to increase. As to whether or not it can be said that the “emergency situation is over,” I think that the difficult situation is still continuing. ”
In addition, at the meeting of the Governor's Association held on 29th, many governors including Tokyo asked for extension of the emergency declaration, and if some areas were lifted, a new movement of people would occur. , As it could lead to the spread of infection, we have decided to request the government to extend the whole country.
Under these circumstances, it was revealed through interviews with concerned parties that the government's expert meeting was held in an informal meeting that had been held so far, and agreed that the declaration should continue to be extended nationwide. .
The government is proceeding with the adjustment of the declaration of emergency in the direction of extending it by about one month while keeping the target area nationwide.
The government's expert meeting will be held on May 1st to further analyze the number of infected persons and the medical care system in each region, and to exchange opinions on future judgment criteria.