In response to the state of emergency targeting Tokyo and other three prefectures, Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, pointed out in a video conference with three economic groups that "the infection has spread by orders of magnitude compared to last spring." , Requested refraining from going out and promoting telework.
In this, the minister in charge of economic revitalization Nishimura said, "We will request restaurants to shorten business hours, but unless we also limit the flow of people who lead to eating and drinking, the spread of infection cannot be suppressed." We asked them to refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently, including moving across crossings, especially after 8 pm.
Regarding the promotion of telework, he said, "Although it is the same measure as last spring's declaration, the infection situation is spreading by orders of magnitude and the degree of medical pressure is extremely severe. If possible, I would like to ask you to go further than last spring." He stated and requested cooperation to reduce the number of employees by 70%.
In response, Keidanren's chairman, Koga, said that he had informed companies about the promotion of telework, saying, "Now, under the declaration, each and every one of us should share a sense of crisis, and sincerely to young people. ) More calls are needed. "
Oshima, a special adviser to the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, "A strong message to the people is necessary to avoid the collapse of medical care, and a reissue order of the declaration is unavoidable." We requested the extension of special measures for the grant.
Mr. Sakurada, the secretary-general of the Keizai Doyukai, expressed his intention to cooperate in the promotion of telework, saying, "I would like you to revise the Special Measures Law as soon as possible. It is also a national crisis, and some penal provisions are necessary to promote behavior change." I did.