As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government is considering issuing a state of emergency in Tokyo and Osaka.
It is believed that Prime Minister Suga had a meeting with Prime Minister Nishimura and others on the night of the 21st to discuss the period of the declaration and the measures to be taken.
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the government is considering issuing a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, etc., and would like to take effective measures in cooperation with the respective governors.
At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "I would like to scrutinize the status of infection and the status of the medical care provision system, proceed with the examination of the contents of countermeasures, and make prompt decisions."
Under these circumstances, Prime Minister Suga met with Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura at the Prime Minister's Office for about an hour after 6 pm.
At the meeting, it is believed that they received reports on the status of infection in each region, the tightness of beds, and the intentions of the governor, as well as discussing the target and period for issuing a declaration, and the measures to be taken.