Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, the government said on the 28th that the number of newly infected people was rapidly expanding in the three prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa, which were the highest ever. We are also considering issuing a declaration, and will officially decide on the 29th once the policy is finalized.
In Tokyo, which has entered the period of the fourth state of emergency from July 12, the highest number of newly infected persons was confirmed on the 28th for the second consecutive day, and priority measures such as prevention of spread have been applied. , Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa also have the highest number of newly infected people so far.
For this reason, the three prefectures in the Greater Tokyo Area have decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency if an agreement is reached, and the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said at the House of Representatives Cabinet Committee, "If there is a formal request, we will promptly consider it. And I want to be flexible if necessary. "
Regarding the three prefectures in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the government is considering issuing a state of emergency by assessing the latest infection situation and bed usage rate, saying that the infection is spreading rapidly, and Prime Minister Suga on the 29th. However, it is expected to discuss with Minister Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura.
Then, along with the treatment of other areas where the infection is spreading, if the government policy is settled, on the 30th, after consulting with the "Basic Coping Policy Subcommittee" created by experts on infectious diseases, etc., the Countermeasures Headquarters Will be officially decided by.
On the other hand, in order to stop the spread of infection, the government will reduce the burden on medical care by promoting vaccination of many inpatients in their 40s and 50s and utilizing previously approved therapeutic agents. , I would like to curb the flow of people by repeatedly calling for people to refrain from going out unnecessarily.