As the infection of the new corona spreads rapidly, the government plans to shorten the waiting period for close contacts from 14 days at accommodation facilities so that social functions can be maintained.
Experts have suggested that the number of days should be shortened to 10 days in principle, and if necessary, shortening to 7 days should be considered. I will decide the concrete measures.
The number of newly infected people per day of the new corona is about 3,100 in Tokyo and about 2,400 in Osaka prefecture on the 13th, and the spread of infection continues to be unprecedented nationwide.
Prime Minister Kishida pointed out that "Omicron strains have many unknown parts, and flexible measures are required," and close contacts are waiting at accommodation facilities so that they can maintain their social functions even if the infection spreads rapidly. He expressed his intention to consider shortening the period of time.
Members of government subcommittees should consider shortening the waiting period for close contacts from 14 days to 10 days in principle, and to 7 days if social activities need to be continued. Based on this proposal, Prime Minister Kishida will decide on specific measures with the relevant ministers on the 14th.
On the other hand, the government has pointed out that "the number of newly infected people nationwide may increase further over the next week," so we will work with local governments to secure a medical care provision system and carry out economic and social activities. In order to maintain it, we are requesting companies and others to hurry to prepare for BCP = Business Continuity Plan.
The government has no choice but to consider expanding to metropolises and some areas in addition to the three prefectures that have already applied priority measures such as spread prevention, depending on the future infection situation. , I would like to continue to strengthen measures and stop the deterioration of the situation.