Chief Cabinet Secretary Go To Travel "Thorough preventive measures and continued efforts" 12:18, August 2
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga, in NHK's “Sunday Debate”, said that “Go To Travel,” a measure to stimulate tourism demand, said that “the tourism-related industries that support the local economy are in a state of dying” In order to continue, we emphasized that we will continue to implement thorough infection prevention measures.
In this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga, regarding the infection status of the new coronavirus, said, "Young people are mainly hospitalized, and the number of cases of hospitalization and severe illness is smaller than before. Is also on the rise. I would like to respond carefully while paying close attention."
In addition, regarding tourism demand stimulating measures, "Go To Travel," "It is extremely difficult to say that the people who are engaged in tourism are supporting the local economy and that they are in a state of death. We are currently working with a strong determination to avoid becoming inaccessible and to absolutely prevent infections."
In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga, after touching on a basic agreement with a major US pharmaceutical company last week regarding the supply of vaccines, said, "There are several pharmaceutical companies in the world. We are committed to securing vaccines, including R&D support in Japan.
On the other hand, regarding flood control measures following a series of heavy rain disasters, "There were many floods in the tributaries before they came to the main stream, but most of the tributaries are managed by the prefectures. It is important that the country and the regions work together. It is necessary to consider including whether or not decentralization was good," he said.
Regarding the dissolution of the House of Representatives and the general election, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga said, "Prime Minister Abe himself is fully committed to countermeasures against corona. First, it is important for the government to work on infection control measures."