The state of emergency issued to one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area was lifted on the 21st.
The government will continue to do its utmost to prevent the re-spread of the infection, and if there are any signs of re-spread, it will take measures including the use of "priority measures such as prevention of spread".
The state of emergency issued to one of the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area was lifted in 21 days, and the declaration that lasted for two and a half months was completely lifted.
Along with this, the restrictions on holding events will be relaxed, and until the middle of next month, measures will be taken to allow up to 10,000 people for large-scale sporting events, etc., if the capacity is less than half.
However, as the number of newly infected people in each of the three prefectures is still flat to slightly increasing, the government will continue to do its utmost to prevent the re-spread of the infection.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura also said on the 21st, "I think that the number of infected people will increase to some extent even after the release, but it is important where to control it." He showed the idea that he wanted to grasp.
In addition, since there will be more opportunities for people to gather, such as welcome and farewell parties and cherry blossom viewing, we will call for cooperation by wearing masks and refraining from eating with a large number of people, and we will strengthen the monitoring system for mutant viruses. I am.
If there are signs of re-expansion, we will utilize the newly established "Priority Measures to Prevent Spread, etc." and take measures including the application of penalties to businesses that do not respond to requests for shortening business hours without a justifiable reason. It is a policy to do.