Declaration of Tokyo, etc. “Under current circumstances, possible on 25th” Nishimura Economic Revitalization Minister May 23 19:00

With regard to 1 prefecture and 3 prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area such as Tokyo where the state of emergency continues and Hokkaido, the minister in charge of economic revitalization said that the declaration could be lifted on the 25th if the number of new infections remains unchanged. Showed recognition.

In a press conference, Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura commented on the situation in 1 prefectures and 3 prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where Tokyo continues to declare an emergency, as well as the situation in Hokkaido: , Chiba and Kanagawa are quite low numbers at the moment, and the number of people with serious illness is decreasing, as well as the number of beds being secured.

In addition, he said, "We are aware that the number of new infected persons and the proportion of patients who can follow the infection route are continuing to be good," and if the number of new infected persons remains unchanged, it will take 25 days. I recognized that it is possible to remove the declaration.

On the other hand, Minister Nishimura clarified the policy of conducting a questionnaire on the Internet in order to investigate changes in public awareness and future issues through self-restraint and telework etc. I would like to show a new image of Japan's economic society based on changes in consciousness. "