On the 13th, the government plans to add three prefectures in Kansai such as Osaka, two prefectures in Tokai in Aichi and Gifu, and seven prefectures in Fukuoka and Tochigi to the target areas of the state of emergency.
The government wants to curb the spread of infection by strengthening countermeasures mainly in the three major metropolitan areas, including the Tokyo metropolitan area where the declaration has been issued.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government has issued a state of emergency based on the Special Measures Law to 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures until the 7th of next month, calling for thorough countermeasures.
Following this, based on the status of infection and the status of securing beds, seven prefectures in total were added to the target area: Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto's three Kansai prefectures, Aichi and Gifu's Tokai two prefectures, and Fukuoka and Tochigi. , The period is the same as for 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, until the 7th of next month.
The government wants to strengthen measures mainly in the three major metropolitan areas, including the Tokyo metropolitan area where the declaration has been issued, to curb the spread of infection, and will explain this policy to the advisory board to be held later. However, I will listen to opinions from infectious disease experts.
If consent is obtained, Prime Minister Suga will make a declaration and make a formal decision at the Countermeasures Headquarters to be held tonight after reporting and asking questions at the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives.
Kan Prime Minister, have decided to press conference on the prospect of the 13:00 pm 7, explained the reason for adding the target area of the declaration, you will be expected to call once again to cooperate with the measures.