Regarding the state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato acknowledged that it is necessary to take proper measures against infection even if it is canceled, and that shifting to priority measures such as prevention of spread may be an option. It was.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato appeared on the Yomiuri TV program "Wake Up" and said, "We will take measures based on past experience, but the types of viruses are gradually changing. Infectivity has changed accordingly. "
On top of that, regarding the response when the declaration is canceled, "Since we will take measures firmly in the direction of suppressing infection, using priority measures such as spread prevention is one option. It is a sufficient option. It's possible. "
On the other hand, regarding the treatment of spectators at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said, "I heard that the number of people in Japan will be decided by the people concerned, taking into account the response to various events in Japan. I have. "