In response to the rapid spread of infection with the new corona, the government decided to introduce a mechanism to strongly call for infection control such as early vaccination by issuing a "declaration of strengthening countermeasures" independently by prefectures.
On the 29th, the government opened a new coronavirus countermeasures headquarters in a rotating manner.
Then, when the burden on medical institutions is found to increase, such as when the bed usage rate exceeds 50%, prefectures have decided to introduce a mechanism to issue their own "BA.5 Measures Strengthening Declaration".
Specifically, after issuing a declaration, prefectures strongly call for infection control measures such as early vaccination, promotion of telework, and refraining from going out to crowded places of the elderly and people with underlying illnesses. ..
The national government provides guidance and advice on infection control to the prefectures that have made the declaration, and dispatches staff to coordinate communication as necessary.
In addition, in order to strengthen the supply system of antigen test kits, the government purchases it and distributes it to prefectures, and the government adjusts to increase the distribution volume so that it can be easily obtained at pharmacies while the pressure of outpatient fever is pointed out. I'm going to do it.
At a press conference, Minister Yamagiwa said, "The national government will cooperate with local governments to support both infection control and economic and social activities."
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara "It's not a nationwide uniform demand for behavioral restrictions."
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kihara was asked at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting the difference between the "BA.5 Measures Strengthening Declaration" and the action restrictions. It means that the government will support the efforts of each governor at the discretion of each governor. "