The government is coordinating to extend the state of emergency in nine prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka, which are due at the end of this month. Prime Minister Suga and related ministers will discuss on the 27th, and if the policy is finalized, the 28th. It is expected to consult with a subcommittee made up of experts.
The state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus has a deadline of 31 days next week in 9 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka, excluding Okinawa, which was added on the 23rd of this month, and the governor of the target area. Since then, there have been a series of movements such as requesting the extension of the declaration.
Prime Minister Suga discussed the response with the relevant ministers on the night of the 26th, and Minister Nishimura said at a press conference, "Based on the exchange of opinions with each governor, we will listen to the opinions of experts and organize the government's thinking. I would like to make a decision including the content and period of the measures. "
The government is coordinating to extend the declaration due to the fact that the infection situation and the tightness of the bed do not meet the standards, while the government needs to be extremely vigilant against the mutant virus spreading in India.
Based on the fact that the deadline for the declaration of Okinawa is 20th next month, we will consider the extension and necessary measures, and if Prime Minister Suga and the relevant ministers discuss on the 27th and the policy is finalized. It is expected to consult with a subcommittee made up of experts on the 28th.