Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Countermeasures: A total of 583.2 billion yen in supplementary budget plan May 19th 17:06
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has put together a supplementary budget plan of more than 580 billion yen, which includes expenses for significantly expanding the loan facility for small and medium-sized enterprises as a measure against the new coronavirus, and the cost of "antigen test".
An additional supplementary budget draft compiled by the city was presented at a task force meeting held on the 19th.
A total of ¥ 583.2 billion has been recorded as economic measures and infection prevention measures for the new coronavirus.
Of these, 304.1 billion yen was recorded for the expansion of the credit line to support small and medium-sized enterprises, and this year's line of credit was increased by 1 trillion yen to 2.5 trillion yen.
In addition, the city will pay 500 million yen as an out-of-pocket expense for the "antigen test," which can detect virus infections in a short time. Is accounted for.
On the other hand, even after the 7th of this month, which is the end of the long holiday period, we have recorded 93 billion yen as an additional payment for the companies who have fully cooperated with the holidays and shortening business hours.
The supplementary budget will be submitted to the regular assembly of the metropolitan assembly scheduled to open on the 27th of this month.
Governor Koike "Countermeasures are seamless"
Governor Koike of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said about this supplementary budget proposal: "The city is still under an emergency declaration, so we must further prevent the spread of infectious diseases and protect lives and livelihoods. We believe that it will be effective if we take steps without interruption. "