Prime Minister Abe "if possible, declaring without waiting 31st of this month" New Corona May 4 18:41
Following the decision to extend the emergency declaration, Prime Minister Abe held a press conference on the night of the 4th. Listen to opinions from experts in prospect this month 14 days, if possible, without waiting for the expiration of this month 31 days, it showed the idea to release the declaration. He also said, "We must create a" new daily life "for the age of corona," and called for a new lifestyle with infection control measures.
Among them, Prime Minister Abe said that the number of infected people nationwide decreased to one-third of the peak time since the announcement of an emergency situation on the 7th of last month. I am doing it. "
On the other hand, he said, "I would like to frankly tell you that we should continue to make efforts for a while," saying that the number of infected people is not at a sufficient level and the medical field is in a harsh situation.
And since it is necessary to further strengthen the treatment of severely ill persons, reduce the number of newly infected persons to a level below the number of recuperators exceeding 100 per day, and take measures to control the flow of people to rural areas, He explained that he decided to extend the declaration while keeping the target area nationwide.
Regarding the reason for setting the deadline to 31st of this month, the average length of stay of patients is said to be 2 to 3 weeks. He said that he decided that a period of about one month was needed to improve the tight situation.
In addition, Abe Prime Minister, to prospect this month 14 days, again from the experts, listen to the analysis, such as tight situation of infected persons number of trends and health care provision systems of each region, if possible, the deadline of this month 31 days I showed the idea to cancel the declaration without waiting for.
And, “I am sorry that I couldn't finish the declaration in the originally planned month. I apologize for the pain that SMEs and small businesses are facing in a more difficult business environment than ever before. I had to make a decision to continue for another month, and that is why I had to give up my bowels. "
In addition, in response to the establishment of a supplementary budget that includes economic measures, urgent payment of benefits, reduction of the burden on businesses who have difficulty paying rent, further expansion of employment adjustment subsidies, and students who have a difficult life Regarding support to the government, based on consideration within the ruling party, he clarified the idea of taking additional measures.
On the other hand, regarding the full-scale resumption of economic and social activities, "In the last month, the current epidemic must be settled. May is a month for the settling, and preparations for the next step. It's a period. "
In addition, "it is necessary to be prepared for a long-term war to some extent, and if the severe restrictions on economic and social activities are continued, life itself will not be able to stand and the" new daily life "of the corona era must be created as soon as possible." I pointed out.
In addition, gradual resumption of school life, sales of shops and restaurants, holding of small-scale events, etc. should be carried out after taking sufficient measures to prevent infection based on the "new lifestyle" formulated by the expert meeting. I called to do it.
In addition, regarding the medical care provision system, we will renew our idea to expand the PCR test system, support the acceptance of medical institutions and accommodations according to the medical condition of the infected person, and strengthen the production and import of medical gowns and masks. I showed you.
Furthermore, regarding the development of the therapeutic drug, the approval procedure for "lemdecivir" approved by the US government has been expedited, and the influenza drug "Abigan" has also been approved within this month if its efficacy is confirmed in clinical studies. I showed the idea to aim for.
And Prime Minister Abe said that discrimination and prejudice against infected people and health care workers are a problem, "It can cause more serious adverse effects on our society than viruses. There is no need to discriminate against medical staff and their families who are working hard with a strong sense of mission. ”
After that, he asked for cooperation again when he went out during the long holidays and refrained from returning home. “According to the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, it is speculated that the first wave of epidemics via China was successfully suppressed. In the second wave of transit, the increase in the number of infected people has peaked out and is on the road to convergence. If everyone looks forward and works hard, it will surely overcome the difficulties. ”