Government Infection Countermeasures Request for closure of entertainment-related restaurants that have not taken measures July 15, 4:06
While the new coronavirus infection spreads mainly in metropolitan areas such as Tokyo, the government wants to thoroughly implement measures against clusters and make every possible effort to prevent further spread of infection. , Is considering whether it is necessary to request leave.
New infections of the new coronavirus were confirmed on the 14th, with 143 people in Tokyo, 32 people in Saitama prefecture, 26 people in Kanagawa prefecture, 20 people in Osaka prefecture, etc. I'm out.
Prime Minister Abe said in a meeting with Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture, "I am responding with a great deal of nervousness. I would like to thoroughly prevent clusters and prevent the spread of infection." ..
The government is becoming more cautious about the spread of infection in the city, which may lead to secondary infections of the elderly, and among restaurants with entertainment, those who do not follow the infection prevention guidelines may find new coronavirus. We are studying whether it is necessary to request a leave based on Article 24 of the Act on Special Measures for Measures.
On the other hand, the government is planning to launch a “Go To Campaign” to stimulate consumption on 22nd of this month, but the opposition side has pointed out that the expected effect will not be achieved in the current infection situation. , Local governments are also worried about the spread of infection. For this reason, there are some opinions from the government that the situation of infection and trends in public opinion should be determined and responded to.
At the National Assembly, the House of Representatives on the 15th, and the House of Councilors on the 16th, a budget committee meeting was held, in which experts such as Minister Nishimura and the chairman of the subcommittee of the government attended the examination during the closing session, and the new coronavirus countermeasures and ``Go To Opinions will be exchanged over "campaigns".