"Priority measures to prevent spread, etc. Promptly consider designation if necessary" Chief Cabinet Secretary

Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato is necessary in connection with the fact that Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has indicated that he will also apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread" when requesting the cancellation of the state of emergency over measures against the new coronavirus. In such a case, it was clarified that we are considering to specify it promptly.

Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture said that it is necessary to gradually relax the measures even after the state of emergency is lifted, and when requesting the government to lift it, he will also request the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread". Was shown.

In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "I am paying close attention to the infection situation in each region and the tightness of the medical care provision system. While sharing the infection situation with the governor. We will make appropriate decisions while listening to the opinions of experts. We are considering to promptly designate "priority measures" when necessary according to the infection situation. "

In addition, regarding the fact that the National Governors' Association is requesting the local governments in charge of vaccination to promptly indicate the type and amount of vaccine for prompt vaccination, "The vaccination is smooth while listening to the opinions of the local governments. We will provide necessary information and make fine adjustments so that it can be done. "

What is "priority measures such as prevention of spread"?

In the revised Special Measures Law for the new coronavirus measures that will come into effect on the 13th, "priority measures such as prevention of spread" will be newly established.

It enables intensive measures even if no state of emergency has been declared.

The state of emergency is issued on a prefectural basis, but the "priority measures" allow the governor of the prefecture targeted by the government to limit a specific area such as a municipality.

In addition, the declaration is based on whether or not the infection status corresponds to the most serious "Stage IV", but the "Priority Measures" are assumed to be "Stage III", and the infection spreads locally and rapidly. If so, it can be applied in "Stage II".