Increase in manpower even in eight prefectures that continue declaration Declaration of relaxation of the government Corona May 17, 4:38

Since the number of people in the eight prefectures where declarations have been continued has been increasing since the declaration of emergency was lifted in 39 prefectures, the government is wary that the infection could spread again if they relaxed. , It is our policy to persevere to continue efforts such as refraining from going out toward the end of this month.

Since the declaration of emergency situation was lifted in 39 prefectures on 14th of this month, the number of people in each prefecture has increased, and even in the eight prefectures where declarations have continued, the number of people on the 15th has increased from the previous day. ..

Nishimura, Minister of Economic Reconstruction, pointed out on the 16th, "I am very worried that there are some feelings of relaxation here and there. As we can see in Korea and Germany, we must think that the second wave will come." Did.

The government will decide to decide whether it is possible to cancel the declaration regarding the eight prefectures this week by listening to the experts' opinions, but strengthening caution that the infection may spread again if it relaxes We are urgently calling for continued efforts such as refraining from going out toward the end of this month.

Also, regarding the 39 prefectures where the declaration was lifted, we will call for thorough measures such as keeping the distance between people mainly in the four industries of entertainment and entertainment business, live house, karaoke, sports gym.