Government Considering both prevention of new corona infection and resumption of economic activities Hurry up May 16 4:57
While the declaration of emergency based on the Act on Special Measures against New Coronavirus was lifted in 39 prefectures and the number of infected people is decreasing in the remaining areas, the government said that it is important to prevent the spread of infection and resume economic activities at the same time. , I am urgently considering specific measures.
While the declaration of emergency was lifted in 39 prefectures on the 14th and the remaining 8 prefectures continued to decrease in number, the number of new infections confirmed in Tokyo on the 15th was announced on the 7th of last month. It was below 10 for the first time since it was released.
"If this level continues, we will meet the criteria for declaring the declaration," said Nishimura, Minister for Economic Recovery. Prime Minister Abe told the Internet program on the night of the 15th, "We must reconcile the economy and prevent the spread of infection. While excessive regulation has a fatal adverse effect on people's lives, excessive ban is the second wave. , There is a risk of increasing the third wave. ”
Since it is important for the government to both prevent the spread of infection and resume economic activities, the government will urgently consider specific measures and include them in the "bone policy" of this year.
We also call for thorough "new lifestyles" such as ensuring the distance between people, and the use of industry-specific guidelines to prevent infections.
Meanwhile, among the additional economic measures, Prime Minister Abe would like to promptly implement a support measure of up to 200,000 yen for students who are living hard due to the spread of infection, and will respond with a contingency next week. He expressed his intention to make a cabinet decision.