Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura said in NHK's "Sunday Debate" that the flow of people could not be sufficiently suppressed, and considered whether measures could be strengthened within the framework of the current law. Shown.
Among them, Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said, "In this emergency declaration, there are some aspects that have become accustomed to the new corona and some aspects that have caused" self-restraint fatigue ", so I would like to be active mainly in the younger generation. Against the background of this motivation, it is a very difficult situation where the number of people does not decrease easily. "
On top of that, "I would like to further devise what can be done under the existing law. The National Governors' Association has come up with a new proposal," Why don't you issue priority measures such as prevention of spread nationwide? " With that in mind, I would like to consider measures to control the infection, while showing my determination as a country. "
In addition, Minister Nishimura said, "I would like to do my best to reduce the flow of people by 50%, secure a medical care provision system, and create a framework to protect lives. Mr. Omi, the chairman of the government subcommittee, has been discussing the matter, but I would like to consider a framework that can somehow relax the restrictions on people who have been vaccinated. "
On the other hand, Chairman Omi said, "I asked you to reduce the flow of people by at least 50%, and it dropped to 35%, but it is on the rise. I am most concerned that the summer vacation will end and activities will become active. If we don't take stronger measures, it will be difficult. "