Declaration of Emergency Situation Cancellation of 39 prefectures Tonight's official decision Tomorrow Nishimura Minister of Economic Recovery May 14 15:40
Regarding the cancellation of the emergency declaration, the Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura told the Advisory Committee at the House of Representatives House of Representatives that the policy of canceling in 39 prefectures other than Tokyo and Osaka was appropriate. I showed the idea to make a formal decision at the countermeasure headquarters.
Prior to the decision to lift the declaration of emergency, Minister Nishimura attended the House of Representatives Steering Committee held at 3:00 pm for advance reporting and questions.
Nishimura said, "Considering the situation of infection, medical provision system, surveillance system, etc., it is no longer necessary to implement emergency measures in some areas."
On that basis, the Advisory Committee expressed the opinion that the government's policy of canceling in 39 prefectures except 8 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka was appropriate, and showed the idea to officially decide at the countermeasures headquarters. .
He added, "As a government, we will continue to work in close cooperation with prefectures in order to end this major epidemic by 31st of this month."