Talks with Governor Koike and Prime Minister Kishida Requests presentation of new corona "exit strategy"

Governor Koike of Tokyo, in a meeting with Prime Minister Kishida, said that additional vaccination with the new coronavirus vaccine is progressing, and proceeded with an exit strategy to prevent the spread of infection and balance socio-economic activities, and promptly proceeded. Asked to show.

Governor Koike of Tokyo met with Prime Minister Kishida on the afternoon of the 30th and submitted a request for measures against the new coronavirus.

Regarding the infection situation in Tokyo, the request form explained that among the Omicron strains, the virus of the strain called "BA.2", which is said to have higher infectivity, is being replaced, and "there is a risk of re-spreading the infection. The situation is unpredictable, such as being infected. "

On the other hand, he said, "Efforts for booster vaccination and supply of oral medicines are progressing." increase.

In addition, the request "take necessary measures, including changes in measures based on laws and regulations, from the perspective of maintaining the medical care provision system and continuing socio-economic activities, taking into account trends in virus mutations and the effects of vaccines." Is also included.

After the meeting, Governor Koike told reporters, "I would like to hear the basic policy on how to respond in the future."

Consensus on cooperation to accept refugees from Ukraine

At the meeting on the 30th, it was agreed that the government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government would work together to accept people evacuating from Ukraine, where Russia's military invasion continues.

During the meeting, Governor Koike introduced that he had prepared a metropolitan housing and that people who had evacuated had started moving in.

In response, Prime Minister Kishida responded, "It is very encouraging," and said that he is currently investigating various needs in Poland, a neighboring country of Ukraine.

And it means that the country and the capital have agreed to promote cooperation.

After the meeting, Governor Koike told reporters, "There are various issues, but I would like to continue to work steadily in cooperation with the national government."