Regarding the state of emergency declaration of 21 prefectures, which is due on the 12th of this month, the government is coordinating to extend it mainly in urban areas such as the Tokyo metropolitan area, and Prime Minister Suga and related ministers have discussed the policy. If it is settled, it is expected to consult with a subcommittee made up of experts on the 9th.
As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government has declared a state of emergency in 21 prefectures such as Tokyo and Osaka, and has applied priority measures such as prevention of spread to 12 prefectures, all of which are due on the 12th of this month. increase.
Under these circumstances, Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture said, "In the prefecture, the beds are tight and measures should not be relaxed," and reiterated the recognition that it is difficult to cancel the declaration.
Although the number of newly infected people is declining, the government declares that the number of seriously ill people is still high and the medical care provision system continues to be severe, mainly in urban areas such as the Tokyo metropolitan area. Is being adjusted in the direction of extension.
We are also considering applying priority measures when canceling the declaration.
Then, on the 8th following the 7th, Prime Minister Suga and related ministers will meet to discuss the extent of extension, and if the policy is finalized, the "Basic Coping Policy" will be created by experts on infectious diseases on the 9th. It is expected to consult with the "subcommittee".