The House of Councilors Cabinet Committee asked questions about measures against the new coronavirus, and the ruling and opposition parties argued about measures to prevent the spread of infection and how to respond to the Tokyo Paralympics that will start next week.
▽ Mr. Masayuki Tokushige of the Liberal Democratic Party pointed out that "we should work on medical personnel as soon as possible" about giving the third vaccination to those who have completed the second vaccination.
In response, Kono, the Minister of State for Regulatory Reform, said, "There is a story that the United States will start vaccination from the one with the highest risk after 8 months. I'm ready to do it. "
▽ Mr. Hideya Sugio of the Constitutional Democratic Party said, "Although it is at the disaster level nationwide, the government's measures are almost ineffective. It looks like there is no way to do it."
On the other hand, the chairman of the government subcommittee, Mr. Omi, said, "It's a difficult situation, but it gets worse the moment I say'I have no choice.' I would like you to expand the facilities and temporary medical facilities. "
▽ Mr. Daisaku Hiraki of the Komeito demanded, "Every time, the effect of suppressing the flow of people by the declaration is decreasing. We should take drastic measures."
In response, Mr. Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, said, "I will call for more concretely. For companies that have not done teleworking yet, they can start shopping from half a day, preferably two days a week. I want you to do it. I will do my best while utilizing SNS etc. so that I can get cooperation. "
▽ Mr. Kaori Takagi of the Nippon Ishin no Kai said, "Medical care is tight. If you fall into a more serious situation, do you think of strict measures close to" lockdown "?"
In response, Minister Nishimura said, "The Special Measures Law does not regulate the going out of individuals. Although it is limited, with the cooperation of the people, the people who are said by experts I would like to work to reduce the amount by 50%. "
▽ Deputy Representative Yada of the Democratic Party for the People pointed out that there may be a version upgrade different from that at the time of the Olympic Games over the infection control measures of the Tokyo Paralympics.
In response, the Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Marukawa said, "We will strengthen measures against infectious diseases in cooperation with the Organizing Committee. The" Playbook "also considers thorough hygiene management of caregivers and regular wheelchairs. It also specifies additional measures such as disinfection. "
▽ The Communist Party's policy chairman Tamura said about watching children's games at the Paralympics, "It is necessary for the government to stop watching school cooperation because it is absolutely necessary to reduce contact with people by 50%." I said.
In response, Minister Marukawa said, "There was a very strong request from the local government where the competition was held. The Organizing Committee took all possible measures in cooperation with the relevant local governments as a measure to prevent infection of children and students. We are making enthusiastic adjustments by asking them to do so. "