“Measures according to the declared area” Hiroshima City will see off the government

Regarding Hiroshima City, which was considering measures according to the target area of ​​the state of emergency, the government has decided not to target it at this time because the infection situation is improving.

The government has decided to take the same measures as in the areas covered by the declaration if the infection is rapidly spreading and approaching "Stage 4" even in areas not covered by the state of emergency. I have adjusted it in the target direction.

Regarding this, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura had a telephone conversation with Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture, and since the infection situation in Hiroshima City has improved over the past few days, it corresponds to the area where measures are taken according to the target area of ​​the declaration. On his own Twitter, he made it clear that he agreed that he could not judge that.

In response to this, at this time, it has been decided that Hiroshima City will not be subject to measures in accordance with the target area of ​​the declaration.

The government will continue to analyze the infection situation in each region and if it determines that it is approaching "Stage 4", it will take measures according to the target area of ​​the declaration.

Governor Yuzaki "It is necessary to suppress it thoroughly"

Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture told reporters at the Hiroshima Prefectural Government on the night of the 16th, "It is good that the infection situation has improved more than expected. Even if it has improved, it is a level that you can work on a daily basis without worry. Compared to this, it is still expensive, and it is necessary to keep it down thoroughly, "he said, and repeatedly requested cooperation in requesting restaurants to shorten business hours.

On the other hand, Governor Yuzaki said about the large-scale PCR test for residents scheduled to be carried out in Hiroshima City, saying, "We would be grateful if we could get the support of the government, based on the temporary grants that are provided as financial resources. The infection has spread from people with symptoms, and we have to thoroughly control it, so we want to work hard. "