Minister Nishimura Meeting with the National Governors' Association “Collaboration to prevent re-expansion and thorough measures”

Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, held a video conference with the National Governors' Association and confirmed that he would work together to thoroughly implement measures to prevent the spread of the infection again.

Regarding Miyagi Prefecture, Minister Nishimura assessed the condition of the beds and expressed his intention to respond flexibly, including the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread".

At a video conference, Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association said, "There is also the problem of mutant viruses, so we need to narrow down our wisdom on how to respond to the rebound. It is important for the national and local governments to unite and suppress it." I did.

In response, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said, "The number of infected people is increasing in the Tokyo metropolitan area and Osaka. In some places, such as Miyagi and Okinawa, the number is increasing quite rapidly, so respond with caution. I have. "

Then, in order to prevent the re-spread of infection, we confirmed that we will work together to thoroughly prevent infection at restaurants, expand PCR tests, and strengthen the monitoring system for mutant viruses.

Regarding the situation in Miyagi prefecture, Minister Nishimura said, "We expect that the number of positive people will increase in the next few days because we will greatly expand the tests. We will determine the effect of the prefecture's own state of emergency and shortening of business hours. I want to. "

On that basis, he expressed his intention to respond flexibly, including the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" when the infection situation is not improved and the bed is tight.

After this, Minister Nishimura told reporters about the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to Miyagi Prefecture, "I talked with Governor Murai, and although it is not immediately necessary at this point, I am wary. I want to take a look with you. "