Regarding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, the chairman of the government subcommittee, Mr. Omi, said at the House of Councilors settlement committee that there is a risk that the infection will spread due to the increase in the flow of people across prefectures due to the holding, and hurry to consider countermeasures. He showed the recognition that it was necessary.
“It is necessary to hurry to consider countermeasures”
Among them, Chairman Omi of the government subcommittee controls the risk of infection in stadiums to a certain extent by creating a so-called "bubble" that prevents athletes and staff from contacting the outside. He realized that it was possible.
On top of that, Chairman Omi said, "One of the most important things is not in the'bubble', but in the area where the Olympics are held, what will happen to the flow of people and contact opportunities. There is almost no doubt that it will increase and contact opportunities will increase. "
He added, "The Olympics are special, different from ordinary events, and there are consecutive holidays. There is a natural risk that the infection will spread due to the movement of people across prefectures, so I was thinking about what measures to take from now on. It is better, "he said, recognizing that it is necessary to urgently consider countermeasures.
In addition, Minister of State for Special Mission Marukawa said, "From the beginning, I feel that there is an issue about how to deal with the flow of people. We are currently considering concrete measures."