Regarding the state of emergency issued in nine prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura reported to the Diet that it will be extended until the 20th of next month.
Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, attended the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives and said, "In the prefectures that are implementing emergency measures, most of the indicators are equivalent to" Stage 4 ", so we will take emergency measures. It is necessary to continue to implement and take thorough measures. "
The emergency declarations issued to the nine prefectures of Hokkaido, Tokyo, Aichi, Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Okayama, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka, and the emphasis on preventing the spread of the five prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa, Gifu, and Mie. Regarding the measures, we have reported that the deadline at the end of this month will be extended to the 20th of next month.
On top of that, Minister Nishimura said, "As the wave of epidemics is expected to occur in the future, we would like to proceed with efforts to stably reduce the infection level and secure stable beds so as not to cause a large rebound. We will work together to thoroughly implement efforts to prevent the spread of infection. "