In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga has repeatedly stated that he will urge local governments to request restaurants and other facilities to shorten their business hours.
In the recording of TBS's "NEWS23," Prime Minister Suga commented on the request from local governments to shorten business hours to restaurants, etc. "Since we also have a grant, we will ask for cooperation money for restaurants, etc. in response to the request. I want you to do it without worrying at all. "
After that, he said, "I would like to spread it greatly" to the question "Is there any room to consider measures such as shortening the business by 10 pm to 8 pm?"
In addition, Prime Minister Suga said about the status of preparations for vaccination in Japan, "We have formed a team at the Prime Minister's Office and have a system in place so that vaccination can be done at once once safety is confirmed."
Furthermore, in response to the question "Is the state of emergency in the corner of my head?", "I am taking measures by the government while consulting mainly with Chairman Omi of the subcommittee, but Chairman Omi still said," There is. I think I was saying, "No."
On the other hand, regarding the dissolution and general election of the House of Representatives, Prime Minister Suga said, "The most important thing is the problem of the new coronavirus, and we should not do it unless we can completely prevent the spread. I want to work." I'm saying that, but we will respond in such a situation. "
In addition, while calling for the government to refrain from having dinner with a large number of people as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, he said, "I am really deeply reflecting on having dinner with five or more people."