In response to the new coronavirus, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura indicated that the government would promptly make a decision at the House of Councilors Cabinet Committee if there was a request from the three prefectures of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa to issue a state of emergency. I did.
Mr. Masayuki Tokushige of the Liberal Democratic Party said, "It is reported that there are requests for emergency declarations from the three prefectures in the metropolitan area today. Since the local government knows the situation of infection and medical pressure most, respect the judgment. It's important to do that. "
Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "I would like to make a prompt decision if requested and respond flexibly. I would like to thoroughly implement the efforts so far so that the spread of infection can be suppressed while securing the beds." Said.
Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "The reason why restaurants do not accept short-time business is that the government cannot trust it. I can't do it. How do you get cooperation?"
Minister Nishimura said, "I would like to respond patiently and closely so that I can respond to the request. In some prefectures, I will take measures such as orders and fines while politely requesting documents many times." Said.