Interview with Governor of Koike "Emergency Measures Continues until May 31st" May 5th 18:59

In response to the extension of the national declaration of emergency until May 31, Governor Koike of Tokyo holds a temporary press conference to explain future measures for the city.

In this, Governor Koike said, "The city will continue to carry out emergency measures with the same contents as before until May 31. At the municipal school, a temporary board of education was held until May 31. Has decided to close the school. "

After that, he said, "I ask all the residents of the city to refrain from going out. On the other hand, there are no restrictions on going to the hospital, shopping for daily necessities, or going to the necessary workplaces. I would like you to avoid the "three secrets" thoroughly. "

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will provide an additional "infection spread prevention cooperation fund" to SMEs and sole proprietors who fully comply with requests such as leave.

“Still uncertain”

Governor Koike said, "In the analysis of the national expert conference, the number of new infections in Tokyo is on the decline, but the speed is slow, and I would like to say that the specific number is a serious phase of the infection explosion. In addition, the number of new infections in Tokyo has been declining even at the exchange of opinions with experts, while the number of patients with mild illness has suddenly changed and becomes more severe. Cases have been reported, and the situation remains unpredictable, and we are just informing us that the Tokyo Metropolitan Government should continue to secure an appropriate medical care provision system. ”

"If you relax your hands, the infection can spread quickly."

Governor Koike said, “At this stage when the number of new infections is still at a high level, if you relax your hand, the infection could spread rapidly. It is only now that the infection explosion has been suppressed. We would like to express our gratitude to the citizens of the city and businesses for their efforts, and we would like to ask for your understanding and cooperation in order to prevent the efforts from being lost and to rebuild the lives and economy of the citizens of the city at an early stage. ".