Prime Minister Suga talks with Chairman Omi of the government subcommittee over measures against the new coronavirus, and Chairman Omi shares a sense of crisis, saying that medical care is becoming tight and the situation is the most critical. Therefore, we requested the transmission of messages that were close to the feelings of the people.
On the afternoon of the 30th, Prime Minister Suga met with Chairman Omi of the government subcommittee at the Prime Minister's Office and exchanged opinions on measures against the new coronavirus.
In this, Chairman Omi and his colleagues pointed out that the current situation is becoming tighter in medical care and is in the most critical situation in the fight against the new corona so far.
On top of that, we will establish a system that enables quick examinations at work or school even for mild symptoms, request related organizations to strengthen the medical care provision system in order to maximize the use of local medical resources, and share a sense of crisis with the public. In order to do so, we requested that we send a message that is close to the feelings of the people, including the response to the Tokyo Olympics.
In response, Prime Minister Suga responded, "I would like to take it seriously and respond."
Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, who attended the meeting, told reporters, "We will overcome the crisis of extremely severe situation. As a government, we will listen to the opinions of experts and firmly protect the lives and health of the people. I would like to take necessary measures. "