Regarding the state of emergency declaration of the nine prefectures whose deadline is the end of May, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato will listen to the opinions of experts and share awareness with the prefectures to determine the extent of extension and necessary measures. Shown.
The state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures is due 31 days next week in 9 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka, excluding Okinawa, and the government will extend the declaration based on the infection situation and medical care provision system. Adjusting in direction.
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference in the morning, "Yesterday, at an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare," There are some areas where there are movements such as a decrease in the number of newly infected people, and the effect is also appearing, but in many areas The severe situation of the medical care provision system continues, and it is necessary to continue the necessary measures. "
After that, "I would like to receive further expert opinions on the response to priority measures such as declaration of emergency and prevention of spread, and draw conclusions while sharing awareness with each prefecture. Comprehensive and careful consideration. Of course, I think the period should be discussed as well. "
Komeito Yamaguchi, "Expectations for a response that encourages the unity and cooperation of the people"
Komeito representative Yamaguchi said at the party's central secretariat, "Given the infection situation, it is unlikely that the state of emergency will be lifted. How wide the extension will be and what effective measures should be taken. I would like to expect the government to take measures to encourage the unity and cooperation of the people. "
Regarding vaccination, Mr. Yamaguchi said, "By increasing the total number of vaccinations, we will support the administration's efforts so that we can move the initial prospects forward and lead to the next general vaccination for the elderly. I want to. "