Regarding the state of emergency that continues in one metropolitan area and three prefectures, the government has heard the opinions of the governors and experts that the infection situation has not been sufficiently improved and it is necessary to determine whether it can be lifted to the last minute. However, we will carefully consider it.
Governor Koike of Tokyo, Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture, and Governor Morita of Chiba Prefecture have a sufficient number of infected people while the deadline for the declaration of emergency issued in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures is approaching this month. He was cautious about canceling the declaration when there was no further improvement in the infection situation, such as not decreasing.
In addition, Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture expressed his desire to pay close attention to the infection status in each of the three prefectures.
Within the government, there are widespread opinions that "whether or not it can be lifted cannot be known without looking at the infection status until the last minute," especially because the bed usage rate in Chiba and the number of people receiving medical treatment remain at "stage 4". ..
Last night, Prime Minister Suga also expressed his intention to judge the treatment of the declaration as a whole, saying, "Look carefully at the numbers, consult with experts and other related parties, and finally make the decision myself. I want to. "
For this reason, Prime Minister Suga will continue to discuss measures with Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura on the 3rd.
Then, the government will hold an advisory committee on the 5th to decide whether to cancel or not, and will proceed with careful consideration while listening to the opinions of each governor and experts.