Regarding the extension of the state of emergency in one city and three prefectures, Prime Minister Suga decided at the House of Councilors Budget Committee that with the cooperation of the people for another two weeks, the spread of the infection could be settled. Explained and asked for understanding.
Daisuke Katayama of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said, "Under this state of emergency, I would like the government to analyze and announce which measures were effective in controlling infection and to what extent. The economy will be settled in the future. It helps alleviate the dilemma of spreading infections. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We are taking measures centered on shortening the business hours of restaurants, and the number of newly infected people has decreased by about 80% from the time when the declaration was issued, showing clear effects. It is important to analyze the effects of the measures, and I would like experts to consider them first. "
In addition, the chairman of the government subcommittee, Mr. Omi, said, "What we have learned in the past year is that the infection spreads during annual events. Whenever we have a graduation trip or a cherry blossom viewing party, the infection spreads. It is imperative that local and national leaders give a strong message and the general public cooperate. "
Mr. Tetsuji Isozaki, a parliamentary group of the Democratic Party for the People, said, "The other day, Kansai and others canceled the declaration one month before the extension period. This time, for example, one month. It may be possible to set a period of time and release it as soon as possible when it has declined firmly. "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "The goal of'Stage 3'has completely cleared the number of newly infected people, but only the beds are tight. Once again, for about two weeks, the people are restricted. I thought that with the cooperation, we would be able to move toward convergence. If we would like to extend it further, after two weeks, we will make a comprehensive decision after listening to the opinions of experts based on the situation of the local government. I will do it. "
Regarding financial support for medical institutions, the Communist Party's policy chairman Tamura said, "If vaccination begins in earnest, it will be urgent to stabilize the management of regional medical care as a whole and strengthen the system. The simplest and quickest medical institution Isn't it possible to say "consider" the "reduction compensation (hoten)" that reaches the whole? "
In response, Prime Minister Suga said, "We are providing support of up to 19.5 million yen per bed and significantly raising medical fees so that medical institutions that accept new corona infections will not suffer any loss. Basically, I don't think there will be a decrease in sales, but if it is possible, we will consider further measures and support the medical field so that it does not hesitate financially. "