At a press conference, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato stated, "The idea of ​​canceling priority measures such as the declaration of an emergency and the prevention of spread is clearly stated in the" Basic Countermeasures Policy, "but based on the status of infection, medical care provision system, and public health system. We will analyze vaccination, the situation of severely ill people, bed utilization rate, etc. and make an appropriate decision to cancel. In addition, regarding the standard of stage judgment, vaccination has progressed dramatically, and this measure Under these circumstances, we have decided to firmly strengthen the medical care provision system, and while considering the changing situation, we would like to listen to the opinions of experts and proceed with discussions as the government. "