Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato Considering relaxation of immigration restrictions in a way that is compatible with infection prevention September 23, 14:14
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato expressed his intention to consider easing immigration restrictions for measures against the new coronavirus in a way that is compatible with preventing the spread of infection, including resuming acceptance of new immigrants.
Regarding immigration restrictions for foreigners, the government is gradually allowing entry from countries and regions where the infection with the new coronavirus has subsided.
At a press conference on the morning of the 23rd, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "The government as a whole is seriously considering how to resume the infection, including the resumption of acceptance of new immigrants, in a way that is compatible with the prevention of re-spread of infection. I would like to respond. "
Regarding the timing and procedure for easing the restrictions, "I am not in a situation to say definitely, but it is very important to resume international traffic while preventing the spread of infection. That's it. "