As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government officially decided on the 19th after consulting with experts on the policy of applying priority measures such as spread prevention to 13 prefectures including 1 metropolitan area 3 prefectures and Tokai 3 prefectures. I'm going to do it.
As a result, the coverage area of the priority measures will be expanded to 16 prefectures.
The number of new infected people of the new corona reached a record high in various places on the 18th, surpassing the peak of the "fifth wave" of 25,992 on August 20, last year, and surpassing 30,000 for the first time.
Under these circumstances, Prime Minister Kishida discussed with the relevant ministers on the night of the 18th.
As a result, based on the request from the governor, we will be in Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa metropolitan area 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures and Gunma, Niigata, Aichi, Gifu, Mie, Kagawa, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Miyazaki 13 prefectures this month. From the 21st to the 13th of next month, we have decided to apply priority measures such as prevention of spread.
After the discussion, Prime Minister Kishida told reporters, "Since it is necessary to curb the increase in the number of infected people with sharp measures, we will consult on priority measures in the requested area." I did.
In addition, regarding the "vaccine / test package" that confirms the vaccination certificate or the negative certificate by PCR test etc. and relaxes the behavior restriction, "many people get infected even if they have been vaccinated twice" in principle. , He expressed the idea that while temporarily suspending, it is also possible to continue at the discretion of the governor.
On the 19th, the government consulted with the "Basic Coping Policy Subcommittee" made by experts, and if approval was obtained, it was decided to formally decide it at the Countermeasures Headquarters after prior reporting to the Diet and questions. I am.
As a result, the coverage area of the priority measures will be expanded to 16 prefectures.
On the other hand, the government is paying close attention to the infection situation in the Kansai region such as Osaka, and plans to promptly consider any new requests for the application of priority measures.
In addition, regarding the characteristics of the Omicron strain, it is said that many younger generations who have been confirmed to be infected are mild or asymptomatic, but there is concern that the number of severely ill people will increase if it spreads to the elderly in the future. Is strengthening.