Reports came out that Japan is planning to draw out an emergency re-issue card today.
On the 6th local time, Japan’s public broadcaster NHK reported that “Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is planning to declare an emergency at the government countermeasure headquarters at 5:15 pm today.”
The first and third prefectures, including Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa, which were discussed earlier, are where the emergency is issued.
We plan to continue the emergency from tomorrow (8th) to the 7th of next month.
First of all, the opening hours of restaurants and cafes will be shortened until 8 pm.
Alcoholic beverages are served from 11am to 7pm only.
Citizens are advised to refrain from going out unnecessary after 8 PM.
Companies are asked to reduce their attendance by 70% through telecommuting.
The school has set a policy of not closing schools.
This emergency is about 7 months since the emergency was lifted on May 25 last year.
■ What is an emergency declaration?
The declaration of emergency is a measure based on the Special Measures Act on Corona 19 Countermeasures.
It can be declared if there is a concern that the nationwide and rapid spread of Corona 19 has a major impact on people’s lives and economy.
The prime minister designates the region and period for first aid.
When an emergency is declared, the head of the local municipality in the target area may request the residents to cooperate to prevent infection, such as going out, except when it is necessary to maintain a living.
They can also request or order restrictions on the use of facilities where large numbers of people gather.
In addition, it can be used for the maintenance of temporary medical facilities without the consent of the land or building owner, and in case of an emergency, it can request or instruct the delivery of medicines and medical equipment to the carrier.
■ About 6,000 confirmed patients a day… Another all-time high in one day
The number of new confirmed cases in Japan has set a record since the spread of Corona 19.
According to NHK statistics that day, there were 6,001 new confirmed cases in Japan yesterday.
It set a new record one day after the record was recorded at 4,914 the previous day.
In Tokyo, the largest number of confirmed cases was 1,591.
In Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, and Chiba Prefecture, there were 591, 394, and 311 confirmed cases, respectively.
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in 4 places subject to emergency issuance was 11,813.
The cumulative number of confirmed cases in Japan so far is 2,59,438.
The cumulative death toll is 3,821.