Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara will raise the upper limit of the number of immigrants, which is set at about 3,500 per day, to about 5,000 over the measures to suspend new entry of foreigners in principle as a measure against the border of Omicron stock. Revealed the recognition that it is possible.
Regarding measures to suspend new entry of foreigners in principle as a measure against the border of Omicron stock, the government is proceeding with consideration for easing, taking into account opinions from the business community and requesting a review.
In connection with this, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara stated that the upper limit of the number of immigrants set at about 3,500 per day in the Fuji TV program "Sunday News THE PRIME" was "Immigration based on the inspection ability at the airport. It is quite possible to limit the number of people to 5,000. "
Regarding raising the upper limit from 5,000, he said, "I have to discuss'Is it okay without inspection?'I have a little more time, so I would like to consider a solid framework."
In addition, in response to the soaring crude oil prices, he said that the subsidy issued to the oil wholesale company by the end of next month "due to the situation in Ukraine, the soaring price is not subsided in early spring" and will consider extending the deadline. Was shown.
In addition, in connection with the fact that Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has indicated that he will request a new state of emergency or make a decision on the 14th, "I do not accept everything. There are many things to do. "