Prime Minister Kishida said that it was a temporary measure just in case that the government stopped new entry of foreigners in principle from the 30th after the new mutant virus of the new corona spread to each country. He explained politely to the people and emphasized the idea of responding with a sense of tension.
Following the spread of the new mutant virus "Omicron strain" confirmed in South Africa to each country, the government has announced that new foreigners will enter the country from midnight on the 30th in all countries and regions of the world. Was stopped in principle.
Regarding this, Prime Minister Kishida said at the Liberal Democratic Party's board meeting held on the morning of the 30th, "This is an extraordinary measure until some information about Omicron shares is revealed. I want to explain it carefully. "
He emphasized, "We will steadily proceed with preparations assuming the worst, such as strengthening the medical care provision system and the third vaccination. We are still in the midst of a crisis, and we would like to take measures with caution." ..
Secretary-general Motegi said, "It is extremely appropriate to take prompt, strict and timely measures to prevent the influx of Omicron strains into the country and the spread of the infection," and evaluated the government's response.