Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said at the House of Representatives Settlement Administration Oversight Committee that the number of newly infected people is at a high level in Osaka Prefecture, and that there is a risk that the beds will become even tighter. He showed his intention to strengthen the system.
Among them, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura commented on the situation in Osaka Prefecture, where the spread of the new coronavirus continues, "Osaka Prefecture has applied" priority measures such as prevention of spread "today, and it has been two weeks today. Number growth has slowed, but remains at a high level and becomes even more severe as beds are tight. "
On top of that, "If it is necessary to protect the lives of the people, we should not hesitate to declare an emergency. On the other hand, even under the" priority measures ", we can request time reduction for business formats other than restaurants. Experts I would like to make efforts to strengthen the measures while listening to the opinions of. "
In addition, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato commented on the current infection situation, saying, "The infection is spreading rapidly, especially in specific areas such as the Kansai region, and we should respond with a strong sense of caution. I would like to take thorough measures so as not to lead to an epidemic. "
On the other hand, Kono regulatory reform minister, Prime Minister Kan is, until this year in September, for that showed the prospect of standing the prospect to receive the additional supply of vaccine necessary to domestic subjects "Pfizer, or including other vaccine that was subject to the approval, the public all that is the subject of vaccination, he said that that was standing prospect to ensure the number of times that can be carried out the necessary vaccination. "