The Japanese government is preparing to extend the time to enforce emergency situations in Tokyo and other prefectures. For at least 1 month to be able to control the COVID-19 outbreak. Effectively Even though the number of infected daily has started to decline.
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is expected to renew the state of emergency until Jan. 7 after receiving advice from a panel of experts on COVID-19 response.
“Even though the number of new infections started to decline somewhat But there is still a need for further surveillance. ”Katsunobukato, Cabinet Secretary of Japan. Give interviews to the media Along with reiterating that at this time the various hospitals There are still full range of patients receiving treatment. And the death rate from COVID-19 has not decreased.
Japan has a cumulative total of 392,000 people and 5,800 deaths, with 556 new infections found today in Tokyo.
Suga and government officials also insisted on hosting the 2020 Olympic Games in July and August this year, although Japan continues to face a recurrent COVID-19 epidemic.
Last month, the Japanese government announced a state of emergency covering 11 areas, including Tokyo and Osaka. To curb the third wave of COVID-19 outbreak, which is more severe than any of the past.
Environment Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who also oversees the COVID-19 policy, said the emergency expansion order would not include northern Tokyo’s Tochigi prefecture.
Japan’s disease control measures are limited in terms of their enforcement. Because there are no legal penalties for violators. This means that the government can only plead with businesses and people to cooperate.
However, the situation could change this week. This is because the government is preparing to issue a special law that allows the authorities to fine citizens who violate the disease control measures. The bill was recently approved by the House of Representatives on Monday and the Senate green light is expected on Wednesday.
In an emergency that expires on Sunday, restaurants and bars are required to reduce their hours of operation. And campaigning for as many Japanese people to stay at home While the Nikkei newspaper reported that The announcement of a new emergency could add restrictions for gyms, theaters, and karaoke shops. If the number of new infections in Tokyo returns to exceed 1,000 in a row,
Although Japan is considered to be lagging more than many Countries in terms of vaccine distribution But the Japanese government has pledged to begin vaccination to healthcare workers and health workers by the end of February, while the NHK has reportedly been reported to have a COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer’s items should be certified as early as February 12.
Source: Reuters
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