Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, held an online meeting with Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association, saying that the infection is spreading in rural areas and that it is necessary to strengthen vigilance, and cooperated with prefectures. He showed the idea of thoroughly controlling the movement of people.
In this, Chairman Iizumi of the National Governors' Association said, "The Olympic Games were held under a state of emergency, but we must prevent it from triggering the spread of infection nationwide." We demanded thorough behavioral management of the parties concerned.
In response, Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "In the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai area, the number of people flowing at night is increasing and the infection is spreading. Is spreading, so we need to be more vigilant. "
After that, he said, "Because summer vacation will start, please be careful when moving across prefectures, and even if you do go home, please refrain from meeting with alumni associations, relatives you do not usually meet, and eating and drinking for a long time with a large number of people." He expressed his intention to thoroughly implement measures such as restraining the movement of people in cooperation with prefectures.
On the other hand, Minister Nishimura said that for those who have completed two vaccinations or who tested negative, they are considering a trial approach to see if the restrictions at events and restaurants can be relaxed. I made it clear.