"Discussion on Indicators for Judging Infection Status" Government Subcommittee, Nishimura Economic Recovery Minister, August 7, 11:58
At a governmental subcommittee studying countermeasures against new coronaviruses, Minister Nishimura's Minister for Economic Revitalization provides indicators for determining the infection status by dividing it into four stages so that local governments can easily take countermeasures according to the actual conditions of the region. I asked you to.
The government's subcommittee, which experts show their views on the countermeasures against the new coronavirus promoted by the government, started at the joint government office in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo from 11:00 am on the 7th, and Nishimura Minister for Economic Recovery and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato I am attending.
At the beginning, Minister Nishimura said, "Recently, the number of middle-aged and older people is gradually spreading, and the number of severely ill people is gradually increasing. I am watching with caution and every day. What doesn't happen is a life-saving healthcare delivery system."
He requested that the local governments discuss and show the indicators for judging the infection status by dividing it into four stages so that local governments can easily take measures according to the actual conditions in the area.
At the subcommittee, it seems that they are exchanging opinions regarding measures such as the occupancy rate of the hospital bed and the positive rate of PCR test, as well as measures according to the infection status.
Regarding the fourth stage when the infection is most widespread, it seems that there is debate about the government's declaration of emergency as an option.
On the other hand, Minister Kato stated that the current situation of infection was "the spread of infection is still continuing. Not only in urban areas but also in areas where the infection is spreading rapidly," the concept of vaccine development and immunization Also asked for opinions.
Chief Cabinet Secretary “I do not think about changing the policy immediately”
At the press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga "at the subcommittee has not decided what kind of policy the subcommittee will show, but does not think that it is necessary to immediately change the basic coping policy." I said.
In addition, the reporters asked if they would issue an emergency declaration again if they met the numerical values of the indicators. “The emergency declaration is based on the basic countermeasures, infection status, medical system status, etc. It's a matter of hearing a professional opinion and making a comprehensive decision."