"Establishment of PCR inspection system at all international airports" National Governors' Association makes urgent proposal September 26, 20:06
The National Governors' Association has ensured that PCR tests will be conducted at all international airports in Japan, following the government's decision to ease immigration restrictions for the entire world from next month over border measures for the new coronavirus. We have compiled an urgent proposal for the establishment of a system that can be done.
On the 26th, the National Governors' Association opened the New Coronavirus Emergency Response Headquarters online, and more than 30 governors participated and exchanged opinions on future measures.
Of these, regarding the government's policy of easing immigration restrictions for the entire world from next month, Governor Furuta of Gifu Prefecture said, "At Chubu International Airport, there is currently a limit of 200 PCR tests per day. We need to keep an eye on whether all international airports can handle the relaxation of immigration restrictions. "
In addition, Governor Suzuki of Hokkaido said, "We should not place an excessive burden on prefectures to secure medical institutions that accept positive people."
In response to this, as an urgent recommendation to the government, the Governor's Association will ensure that PCR tests will be conducted at all domestic international airports and airports with routes connecting Okinawa and remote islands in preparation for an increase in immigrants and returnees. I decided to ask for a system that can be done.
In addition, in the urgent proposal, regarding the "Go To Campaign" to stimulate depressed consumption, if the infection spreads, a system that can flexibly review the areas to be excluded from the target and the sustainability of the local economy will be established. We are also requesting an extension of the deadline for a successful recovery.
Governor Koike "Quarantine and immigration control is the role of the country"
Regarding this, Governor Koike of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, "Quarantine and immigration control are exactly the role of the country, so if you do it properly first, it will be easier for the local government to respond. I want you to do it. "