Request for leave of absence To ensure the effectiveness of the governor's office "Penalty and compensation for leave of absence request" July 19 18:28
With the spread of the new coronavirus, the Governor's Association of Japan urges the government to revise the law and establish a penal provision and compensation system in order to ensure the effectiveness of the leave request made by the governor. I decided.
The Governor's Association held a video conference on the 19th, and over 40 governors participated and exchanged opinions on urgent proposals to the country.
Among them, Governor Koike of Tokyo said "I would like to request the revision of the law to establish rules such as penalties for facility managers who do not respond to cooperation requests" regarding the leave request made by the governor to prevent the spread of infection. It was.
In addition, Governor Tanimoto of Ishikawa Prefecture said, "It is essential to provide compensation in order to increase the effectiveness of leave requests, but the financial status of local governments is not sufficient. It is necessary to institutionalize compensation compensation and cooperation in the country." It was confirmed that the meeting was followed by revisions to the law, and opinions were repeatedly asked by the government to establish penal regulations and compensation systems, which were included in the emergency proposal.
In addition, regarding "Go To Travel" to stimulate tourism demand, Governor Hanakuno of Niigata Prefecture said, "It is desirable to start within the prefecture and gradually expand to neighboring prefectures based on the actual conditions of the region." Opinions were expressed and it was decided to ask the country to flexibly review the scope according to the infection situation.
In addition, we will request that the subjects who can receive PCR tests, etc. without paying for themselves be expanded to include medical staff and nursing care facility staff, as well as support staff and volunteers in the disaster-stricken areas. confirmed.
Governor Koike "Supporting the country by re-infection spread"
At the video conference of the Governor's Association held on the 19th, Governor Koike of Tokyo called on the government to strengthen the border measures as well as financial support for efforts to re-infect the new coronavirus infection. It was
In this context, Governor Koike said, "For measures against waterfront, we would like to strengthen the inspection system and thoroughly promote the use of contact confirmation apps for people entering and returning to Japan." I called on him to work hard.
After that, he said, "We would like to strongly promote the efforts in cooperation with the National Governor's Association toward the common goal of realizing a new daily life."
Governor of Kuroiwa, Kanagawa Prefecture "National Standard for Compensation"
Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa prefecture said at a video conference of the National Governor's Association held on the 19th, "For amendments to the Act on Special Measures, requests for business leave and compensation for businesses due to the spread of infection should be set as a set. However, it is important to institutionalize this compensation properly. It is strange that it may or may not be possible to request a leave due to the difference in the financial strength of the prefectures. I want you to have it".
On the other hand, Governor Kuroiwa said that after the meeting, more than 40 new infected people per day were being confirmed in Kanagawa prefecture. "There is no tendency to suppress infected people, and the flow of expansion cannot be changed. I am aware that it is in a severe situation,'' he said. “Because it is not possible to thoroughly control going out and requesting leave as at the time of an emergency declaration, each citizen of the prefecture is highly aware of infection prevention measures. Therefore, it is important to create a new daily life."
Governor Ono, Saitama Prefecture “Ensure thorough information sharing”
Governor Ono of Saitama Prefecture, at a video conference of the National Governor's Association, related to the relaxation of the holding restrictions for events scheduled for the next month, "The current situation of infection in the Tokyo metropolitan area, It will be difficult to increase the number of sports spectators.It is good during the game, but there is a certain number of people at the entrance and exit gates, toilets, and goods stores," he said. Showed a posture.
In addition, Governor Ohno said, "There is no sharing of detailed information on infected persons between local governments. According to the Quarantine Law, the state will provide information to the prefectural governor where the infected person resides. However, Saitama Prefecture has not yet received it. Since the information even written in the law has not been shared, the country should do it thoroughly." We sought to correct the situation.