“Event mitigation also cooperates in thorough prevention of infection” Nishimura Economic Revitalization Minister 10:32, July 10
While a number of new coronavirus infections were being confirmed, mainly in Tokyo, Minister Nishimura, who was in charge of economic revitalization, met with Chairman Iizumi of the Governor's Association of Japan and attended, after the restrictions on holding the event were eased from the 10th. We called for cooperation in thoroughly implementing measures to prevent infections such as.
Among them, the Minister of Economic Rehabilitation Nishimura said that more than 200 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Tokyo for the second consecutive day, "I am increasing alertness, but the number of seriously ill people is very high. The number of medical services is low and the medical care system is firmly secured." I reiterated my recognition that the situation was different from April when the emergency declaration was issued.
In addition, about the relaxation of the event holding from 10th, "It is important to have infection prevention measures, I want you to thoroughly ventilate, disinfect, and wear a mask. If you are unwell, go out I also ask that you refrain from participating in the event." He asked the participants and organizers for their cooperation in thoroughly implementing infection control measures.
On the other hand, Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association responded that it would be necessary to take thorough measures because the number of movements across prefectures would increase and the infection might spread due to the event. We would like you to positively consider the establishment of a law that allows the business that has been confirmed to be infected to announce the suspension of operations and the store name."