As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government advisory board has approved a policy to expand the target area of ​​the state of emergency to the three prefectures of Kansai.

In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government has issued a state of emergency based on the Special Measures Law for 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures until the 7th of next month, calling for thorough countermeasures. ..



Following this, based on the infection situation and the securing of beds, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto's Kansai 3 prefectures, Aichi and Gifu's Tokai 2 prefectures, and Fukuoka and Tochigi were added to the target area and expanded to 11 prefectures. However, the policy is from the 14th to the 7th of next month.



Prior to this, an advisory board made up of infectious disease experts was held.



At the beginning, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "In addition to the 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, there are areas where medical care continues to be tight and the situation falls under the" Stage 4 "index. By February 7, we will reduce the number of infections, aiming for "Stage 3" first, and then aiming for "Stage 2" or lower, which is strongly stated in the basic coping policy. " ..



After that, he explained the policy of expanding the target area of ​​the declaration to 11 prefectures and asked for their opinions.



In addition, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "Infection is spreading to areas other than 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, and we are sharing a sense of tension again. We need to urgently control the infection, especially in metropolitan areas. I can't stop the spread of the infection nationwide, so please discuss expanding the area of ​​the declaration. I'm very sorry to ask the people to restrict their actions, but now the first thing is to stop the infection. I want the people to unite and cooperate. "



After that, discussions were held and the policy to expand the target area of ​​the declaration was approved.



In response to this, after a report and a question in the Diet, Prime Minister Suga will make a declaration and make a formal decision at the countermeasures headquarters to be held tonight.



After that, Prime Minister Suga will hold a press conference, explain the reason for adding the target area of ​​the declaration, and call for cooperation in measures again.