As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government is coordinating to issue a state of emergency for the three prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto on the 13th.
On the other hand, regarding both Aichi and Gifu prefectures, we will consider whether to include them in the declaration while listening to the intentions of the governor and the opinions of experts.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the government has issued a state of emergency based on the Special Measures Law to Tokyo and other prefectures in Tokyo and three prefectures until February 7, calling for thorough countermeasures.
Following the Tokyo metropolitan area, the three prefectures of Osaka, Hyogo, and Kyoto also requested the government to declare on January 9, saying that measures need to be further strengthened.
In response to this, Prime Minister Suga discussed the response with Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura on the 11th, and is proceeding with adjustments to issue a declaration for the three prefectures on the 12th. ..
Then, we will make a final decision based on the analysis of the infection situation by experts.
Minister Nishimura posted on his Twitter account on the night of the 11th, saying, "We are giving top priority to protecting the lives of the people while having an extremely strong sense of crisis."
On the other hand, both Aichi and Gifu prefectures will issue a declaration to the government on the 12th as the number of newly infected people announced on the 1st remained at a high level even during the three consecutive holidays until the 11th. It is a policy to request.
Regarding the response to both prefectures, it has been pointed out that the government needs to work on shortening the business hours of restaurants until 8:00 pm, so we will consider it while listening to the intention of the governor and the opinions of experts. I have decided.