A mutated new coronavirus has been identified in each country, and the government has stopped new foreigners from all over the world, but calls for the ongoing traffic of business people in some countries and regions to stop. There is a difficult response while aiming for economic recovery.
As the infection of the new coronavirus, which is pointed out as the so-called "third wave", continues to spread, the government has confirmed that a mutated virus with strong infectivity has been confirmed in the United Kingdom and other countries, December 28. From day one, we have taken measures to suspend new entry of foreigners from all over the world.
Prime Minister Suga emphasized, "We will respond promptly to mutant species. We have announced that we will respond first and foremost in order to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people."
On the other hand, opposition parties have pointed out the delay in the government's response, and it is clear that business people from within the LDP continue to come and go in 11 countries and regions such as China and South Korea. There are a number of opinions calling for the suspension of traffic, saying it is difficult.
Looking ahead to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the government has been forced to take difficult measures as it has negotiated with each country to gradually ease immigration restrictions, recovering the economy and activating exchanges. I will.