Regarding "Go To Travel," the governors of each prefecture recognized that the government's response was an appropriate measure, as the government decided to suspend it nationwide from 28th this month to 11th January next year. On the other hand, some criticized the response.
Governor Shizuoka Kawakatsu
Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture told reporters at the prefectural office on the morning of the 15th, "I think that this campaign of people coming and going became a part of promoting the movement of people, so I have to stop to converge. I was wondering when to stop. "
In addition, he said, "It is unavoidable because the infectious disease is widespread and unstoppable," and he acknowledged that the nationwide suspension is an appropriate measure.
"First of all, there should be no burden on the canceled person or the business operator. I would like to work with the government."
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa
Governor Tamaki of Okinawa Prefecture told reporters at the prefectural office on the morning of the 15th, "I think it will be significantly affected, but I will firmly grasp the information about the compensation and support contents shown by the government and share the information with everyone in the industry. We will strive to collect information, "he said.
In addition, in response to the government's decision to double the cooperation fee for restaurants, etc. in response to the request for shortening business hours, the cooperation fee for the shortening request made in Naha City, Urasoe City, and Okinawa City will be increased in the prefecture. I made it clear that I am considering it.
Governor Mie Suzuki
Governor Suzuki of Mie Prefecture said, "I thought it would be best to operate it according to the actual conditions of the region, so I don't feel like I've completely digested the nationwide uniform suspension."
On the other hand, "Since the infection has spread nationwide, it is unavoidable to take this measure to intensively stop the movement during the year-end and New Year holidays when some medical institutions take a day off. We will continue to do so, "he said, and expressed his intention to respond in line with the government's policy.
Governor Ishikawa Tanimoto
Governor Tanimoto of Ishikawa Prefecture said, "Since the rapid increase in infected people in metropolitan areas cannot be stopped, I think it is unavoidable to stop once."
He added, "It is a complicated feeling that the tourism industry, which has finally recovered, may be exposed to cold water. I am worried that accommodation cancellations will come out one after another," he said, expressing concern about the impact on the accommodation industry. It was.
In addition, Governor Tanimoto said, "Even Go To Travel will be stopped all over the country, so please be more careful when coming to Ishikawa Prefecture or going outside the prefecture from Ishikawa," and be careful of traffic across prefectures. I called for.
Governor Shimane Maruyama
Governor Maruyama of Shimane Prefecture said in a parliament on the 15th, "If strong measures are taken, such as excluding both departure and arrival points earlier in Hokkaido, Osaka, and Tokyo in response to the spread of infection from the end of November. I think we could have avoided the situation of a nationwide suspension including Shimane, where infections are kept low, "he criticized the government's response.
After that, according to a reporter's interview, "Even if Shimane citizens spend the end of the year at hot springs in the prefecture, the infection does not spread separately. It's a shame that it happened, "he said, criticizing the government's decision to suspend all over the country.
On top of that, Governor Maruyama said, "From the perspective of having to return to my parents' home to prevent the spread of the infection, I have to think about how much I can ask for it." Please indicate your intention to consider it in the future.