Atsushi Kato, “The possibility of a declaration of an emergency again if the number of infections increases rapidly” August 4, 15:03
While infections with the new coronavirus continue to spread in various places, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato has made independent efforts such as requesting refraining from refraining from each municipality. The idea that there is a possibility of issuing "
While the spread of infection continued in various places, Okinawa Prefecture issued its own “emergency declaration”, Gifu Prefecture and Mie Prefecture also issued similar declarations, etc., requesting self-restraint to go out unnecessary and shortening business hours The number of local governments that do this is increasing.
Regarding this, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato said in a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "We recognize that measures are being taken according to the region, but generally speaking, the speed of the increase in the number of infected people is still rapid. Of course, there is a possibility of issuing a declaration of emergency again."
On that basis, Minister Kato said, "When making a declaration, the government as a whole makes a comprehensive decision by listening to the opinions of experts while looking at various indicators. I would like to promote necessary support such as enhancement."