At a press conference, Prime Minister Suga said, "We have just held the New Corona Countermeasures Headquarters and decided to add Aichi and Fukuoka prefectures to the target areas of the state of emergency and extend it until May 31. Regarding "Priority Measures for Prevention of Spread, etc.", we have decided to add Hokkaido, Gifu and Mie prefectures and extend them until May 31st, and for Miyagi prefecture, we have decided to end on May 11th. "
We asked the people to take short-term intensive measures in line with the Golden Week holidays.
"This time, we asked the people to take short-term intensive measures in conjunction with the long holiday called Golden Week. During the special time of the long holiday, when going out such as family trips, homecoming, shopping with friends and excursions all at once, We made a wide range of requests because we thought it was necessary to take strong measures to curb the flow of people. "
We deeply apologize to everyone who puts a burden on the extension.
"We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the people who have cooperated with us, such as refraining from going out, the businesses who have responded to requests for leave, and the people who have worked hard in the medical and long-term care settings. We deeply apologize to all those who continue to bear the burden of this extension. "
Maintaining strong vigilance against viruses Judging that measures are needed again
"The number of people in Tokyo and Osaka has decreased by 60% to 70% at night and 40% to 50% in the daytime compared to the beginning of April. However, the number of newly infected people in both Tokyo and Osaka is" Stage 4 ". It is at a level that greatly exceeds "Stage 4" in Aichi and Fukuoka, which are the centers of each area. In Osaka, it will take a certain period of time to improve the tightness of the bed. Will be done. "
On top of that, "We are continuing to expand the number of mutant strains that are said to be highly infectious. Therefore, we have decided that we need to extend the state of emergency, maintain strong vigilance against the virus, and take measures again." Said.
Emphasizes the idea of targeting 1 million doses a day
"Vaccines are the decisive factor in protracted infection control. Whether we can regain our peace of mind depends on how many people can be vaccinated. We will stand and put the acceleration of vaccination into practice. "
On top of that, "From next week, full-scale inoculations will start in local governments nationwide. From the 24th of this month, large-scale inoculation centers in Tokyo and Osaka will also start. After that, we aim to inoculate 1 million times a day. With the end of July in mind, the government will do everything in its power to support local governments so that all desired elderly people will be given two doses. "
Thoroughly take measures that are expected to be highly effective
"In the past year, the spread of the new coronavirus infection has affected people in many industries, especially in the food and beverage industry, tourism, commercial facilities, events, theater, sports, and other industries. It has been an impact. We would like to thank the people in these industries for their efforts and ingenuity to promote effective infection control measures. "
In addition, "In the future, beyond one mountain of long holidays, we will thoroughly take measures that are expected to be highly effective according to the normal time. We will continue to stop providing alcohol and karaoke at restaurants. , We will add a new restriction on bringing in alcohol. We would like to ask you to be careful so that alcohol outside restaurants does not lead to infection. "
Thorough telework Aiming to reduce 70% of commuters
"It will continue to be important to control the flow of people at night. We request that large-scale facilities such as department stores be shortened by 8 pm and events such as sports and music be shortened by 9 pm."
In addition, "Infections in the workplace are increasing. We will thoroughly telework more than ever and aim to reduce the number of employees by 70%. In the area of" priority measures such as prevention of spread ", time reduction and patrol of restaurants, etc. We will control the infection by intensive measures such as inspection of facilities for the elderly. "
The proportion of young people in the severely ill is increasing.
"The number of seriously ill and fatalities continues to increase rapidly nationwide, and in Tokyo and Osaka, the proportion of young people in their 20s to 50s is increasing. Controlling infections in the younger generation. Therefore, it is important to prevent the spread to high-risk elderly people. "
After that, he said, "I would like to ask each and every one of us to act consciously and thoroughly implement the basic preventive measures of masking, washing hands, and avoiding three sickness."