Regarding the state of emergency issued in the metropolitan area of 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, NHK's "Sunday Debate" insisted that the ruling party should decide whether to cancel it based on the medical care provision system and the opinions of experts. On the other hand, opposition parties have repeatedly called for thorough measures to prevent the spread of the infection again.
▽ Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Hiroshige Seko said, "The number of new positives has decreased by 80%, and the government's response so far may be appreciated. The cancellation of the state of emergency emphasizes the opinions of experts. It is important to decide, and even if it is canceled, it is necessary to continue to request shorter hours at restaurants. If you catch any signs of re-expansion, narrow down the area and industry with "Priority measures such as spread prevention". We must also consider imposing restrictions. "
▽ Komeito's House of Councilors Chairman Nishida said, "The number of infected people has decreased significantly, but it has stopped declining and is increasing slightly. What is worrisome is that the rate of domestic infections is increasing, so the government should take measures firmly. I want to ask for it. It is necessary to make a final decision based on the opinions of experts and the governor. "
▽ The Secretary-General of the Constitutional Democratic Party, House of Councilors Mori, said, "It is rather faster to contain the infection thoroughly. If the fourth wave of infection occurs, it will have a devastating effect on people's lives and the economy, so it should never happen. The response to the state of emergency is half-hearted, relying solely on your self-restraint. The government should take a more true emergency response. "
▽ Katayama, co-representative of the Nippon Ishin no Kai, said, "The number of mutants is increasing, and the people are worried. We need to secure and inoculate as many people as possible. "
▽ Communist Party Secretary-General Inoue said, "We are in a more tense situation, including the risk of rebound. It is finally necessary to strategically control infection by conducting large-scale tests on asymptomatic infected people. Government policy Is still inadequate. "
▽ The Secretary-General of the House of Councilors Adachi of the Democratic Party for the People said, "The number of infected people continues to decline, but the number of people in Saitama and Tokyo is increasing. ".