Basic Response Policy for Canceling Emergency Declaration Details of Changes 22:55 May 14

The “Basic Response Policy”, which has been officially decided to be changed by the Government Task Force, is as follows.

The criteria for judging the cancellation of an emergency situation are to make a comprehensive judgment based on the following three points: infection status, medical provision system, and surveillance system.

Of these, the criteria for determining the status of infection are that "the number of newly infected persons in the last week is about 0.5 or less per 100,000". In addition, apart from this guideline, if "the number of new infected persons in the last week is about 1 person per 100,000 or less", after confirming the decreasing trend of the number of infected persons, the population of infected persons = cluster, The decision will be made comprehensively, taking into account nosocomial infections and the occurrence of cases where the route of infection is unknown.

Regarding the medical care provision system, whether the number of critically ill patients and the condition of the hospital bed, as well as a system capable of responding to a rapid increase in the number of patients, are secured, and whether the monitoring system is in place so that necessary PCR tests can be performed without delay Is used as the criterion.

On the other hand, when the infection spreads and the decision is made to declare it again after canceling it, make a comprehensive judgment based on the number of the most recently infected people and the ratio of patients whose infection route is unknown. I am doing it.

In addition, the revised “Basic Response Policy” indicates specific measures that should be taken, even in areas where the declaration has been lifted, as it is necessary to continue thoroughly implementing basic infection control measures.

In this, we seek to establish a "new lifestyle" such as ensuring the distance between people, wearing a mask, and washing hands.

We also encourage people to avoid moving to areas where the declaration has not been released, such as unnecessary homecoming and travel.

Furthermore, we call for people to avoid going to places where clusters have occurred, or places where there are “three dense areas”, and such facilities should be considered based on the local infection status. I am asking for the necessary cooperation.

In addition, for large-scale events nationwide, if it is not possible to respond to risks, we require careful response such as cancellation or postponement.

On the other hand, regarding work attendance, we call for continued efforts to reduce contact with people, such as working from home and working at staggered hours.

In addition, if there is a change in the infection situation, each prefecture will consider requesting refraining from going out or taking leave based on the Act on Special Measures, as before.

In addition, as a general policy for the future, including areas where the declaration has not been lifted, the level of social and economic activities will be increased step by step based on the judgment of each governor, while taking into consideration the local infection status and medical care provision system. I am.

In addition, even if the declarations are lifted in all prefectures in the future, it is assumed that a certain transition period will be set until the "new lifestyle" is established, and the refraining from going out and requests for leave will be gradually lifted. is.