Following the decision to issue a fourth state of emergency to Tokyo, Prime Minister Suga explained at a press conference that he would take proactive measures to prevent the spread of the infection from Tokyo to the whole country. , Asked for understanding.
He also emphasized the significance of holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, saying, "I want to convey from Tokyo that we can overcome difficult situations through the efforts and wisdom of humankind."
In this, Prime Minister Suga said that he decided to issue the fourth state of emergency to Tokyo, saying, "The spread of infection in Tokyo can spread nationwide. Here again, the spread of infection starting from Tokyo. Must be absolutely avoided. "
After that, he said, "We decided to take preventive measures first and foremost and issue a state of emergency to Tokyo again. If the effect of the vaccine becomes clearer and the condition of the bed is improved, we will move it forward. I will also decide to release it with. "
He added, "I am very sorry that the declaration was made again three weeks after the previous declaration was lifted, and that it puts various burdens on the people. Overcoming this period, I will definitely regain my peace of mind. We will work with determination. "
Regarding vaccination, it has been pointed out that in countries where vaccination was promoted in advance, the tendency of the number of infected people to decrease became clear when the proportion of people who received one vaccination reached 40% of the population. "If we proceed at the current pace, the desired elderly people will be vaccinated twice by the end of this month, and the number of people who have been vaccinated even once is expected to reach 40% of the total population."
And, assuming that 90 million doses of Pfizer vaccine have been distributed to local governments nationwide by last month, and 40 million of them are expected to be in stock, if the stock is combined, 1.2 million doses a day will be used. He explained that it is possible to continue inoculation at a pace of about once.
After that, we reviewed it so that it could be distributed more to the municipalities where inoculation is progressing, and indicated the amount of allocation at an early stage, and also indicated that we would promptly scrutinize the application for inoculation at companies and universities and respond accordingly.
On the other hand, regarding the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Prime Minister Suga pointed out that it would be an unusual event under the state of emergency, and said, "I have said that if it is a state of emergency, no one will quit." After that, he explained that the treatment of spectators will be decided at the five-party talks with the Organizing Committee, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, IOC = International Olympic Committee, etc. that will be held later.
And, "I want to convey from Tokyo that the world can be united because we are facing the great difficulty of the new Corona, and that we can overcome the difficult situation with the efforts and wisdom of humankind. We will succeed in a safe and secure tournament and the future. I want to realize a historic tournament that gives dreams and hopes to children who live in Japan, "he emphasized the significance of the event.
On the other hand, when asked, "What kind of situation should we realize to hold a safe and secure Tokyo tournament?", He said, "It is absolutely necessary to avoid the Tokyo tournament causing a flow of people and leading to the spread of infection. It must be. The result of not being invaded by the virus and stopping the spread of the infection is important. "
Also, when South Korean President Moon Jae-in visited Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Games, he was asked if he had any plans to hold a summit meeting, but the attendees from South Korea attended the opening ceremony. "When the president visits Japan, he recognizes that it is natural for him to respond politely in terms of diplomacy," he said.