National Governors' Association Adopts Action Declaration "All-out for Vaccination"

The National Governor's Conference was held online and adopted a Declaration of Action that all efforts will be made to ensure that vaccination, which is the key to preventing the spread of the new coronavirus, will proceed quickly in all regions.

The National Governors'Association's plenary meeting, the National Governors' Association, was held online following last year and was attended by 45 governors.

First, Governor Iizumi of Tokushima Prefecture, who is the chairman of the Governor's Association, said, "The big expectation of the people is vaccination. It is expected that Prime Minister Kan will be able to inoculate anyone who wants from October to November. What I have shown is the result of smooth cooperation between the national and local governments. "

After this, the governor gave a series of opinions on vaccination, and ▼ Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "In order to overcome the corona as soon as possible and remove the feeling of obstruction that covers the whole of Japan, we must accelerate vaccination. The financial resources should be fully financed by the state responsibly. "

In addition, ▼ Governor Nakamura of Ehime Prefecture pointed out that "the national government must clarify the supply schedule in order to proceed smoothly with inoculation", and ▼ Governor Sugimoto of Fukui Prefecture said, "Inoculation in the workplace is one venue. The policy was stated to be about 1000 people, but it is difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises in rural areas.

At the meeting, he adopted the "Declaration of Action" to control the infection of the new coronavirus, stating that "the vaccine, which is the key to preventing the spread of infection, has finally made the exit of a long tunnel called coronavirus visible." The determination was included that "we will do our utmost to ensure that vaccination proceeds promptly in all regions toward the early acquisition of herd immunity."

Governor of Tokyo Koike "Countermeasures against mutant strains is an issue"

Governor Koike said, "In order to overcome the corona as soon as possible and remove the feeling of obstruction that covers the whole of Japan, vaccination must be accelerated."

"The big issue is how to prevent mutant strains until vaccination progresses. Prefectural governments should take measures based on the actual conditions of the region."

On top of that, he said, "The government should take full responsibility for financial measures, but with regard to cooperation funds for large-scale facilities that request closures and shortened working hours, sufficient financial support is provided to local governments. It is hard to say. I would like to strongly request the government to take a firm response through the National Governors' Association. "

Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture "I want to somehow control the infection situation"

In Kanagawa Prefecture, the number of newly infected people with the new coronavirus exceeded the same day of the previous week for three consecutive days up to the 8th.

Regarding this situation, Governor Kuroiwa said, "I was shocked. It seems that only Kanagawa is left behind compared to other prefectures in the metropolitan area. The cause is unknown and it is a very difficult situation."

On that basis, he said that the deadline for priority measures such as prevention of spread is approaching June 20, "I would like to somehow control the infection situation and bring it in the direction of cancellation."

On the other hand, regarding the Tokyo Olympic torch relay scheduled for the prefecture from 28th this month, he said, "I would like to make a conclusion at the appropriate time while observing the infection situation."

He also said that he would like to decide whether or not to hold the public viewing scheduled during the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in the near future.

Governor Kumagai, Chiba Prefecture "Relaxation of restrictions with restaurant certification system"

Regarding the current situation of infection in Chiba Prefecture, Governor Kumagai said, "Although the application of" priority measures such as prevention of spread "has created a tendency to reduce the number of infected people, we have cooperated with the citizens of the prefecture so that it will not start to increase for the past few days. We have confirmed that people who have passed the quarantine at the airport have been infected with the mutant virus, and requested the government to strengthen quarantine measures.

In addition, "We have been making long-term requests, and not only restaurants but also a wide range of industries are exhausted. Even if the next wave of the 5th wave comes and we request restaurants to shorten the time again, it is difficult to see how much we can respond. There are strict things. "

On top of that, Governor Kumagai said, "The system that can certify restaurants that meet the infection control standards and relax restrictions such as the provision of alcoholic beverages and shortened working hours cannot be implemented unless it is approved by the national basic coping policy. I would like you to approve mitigation so that you can achieve both possible infection control and sales. "