New diagnoses of pneumonia from the crown of Japan cumulatively exceed 100,000 to protect the economy and continue to ease restrictions on business entry.

Original Caption: New Japan Crown Pneumonia Diagnoses Surpassed 100,000, Continuing to Relax Business Entry Restrictions to Protect the Economy

Since the total number of confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Japan exceeded 100,000, the local recovery trend has become more obvious.

　　Japan Broadcasting CorporationAccording to the latest data from (NHK), on November 2, 489 new cases of new coronary pneumonia were confirmed in Japan, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases increased to 102,548; there were 12 new deaths and the cumulative death toll was 1,788.

It is worth noting that there is a new trend in the epidemic in Japan. The Tokyo metropolitan area, the capital that was originally the epicenter of the epidemic, has slowed from the previous 100 cases to double digits since the end of October. The epidemic has recovered. Japanese media believe that the aforementioned regions are already prepared for the possible third wave of the epidemic.

　　The highest number of new cases in Hokkaido

According to data from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, in Tokyo, which has seen an increase of 100 cases for two consecutive weeks before, the number of new confirmed cases in a single day has shown a downward trend since November. Among them, 116 cases were diagnosed in a single day on November 1 and the number dropped to 87 cases on November 2.

In areas outside of Tokyo, the epidemic is showing signs of recovery, especially in Hokkaido, where data has been continuously increasing recently. Among the newly confirmed cases on Nov. 2, Hokkaido had the highest number of cases, reaching 96, which also set a new record for the local increase in confirmed cases since the outbreak. Among them, Sapporo is the area most affected by the Hokkaido epidemic, and the number of confirmed cases accounted for 90% on the second day. Sapporo city government stated in a press conference on the second that, at present , middle-aged andgroupThe number of infections in China is increasing and this group is more likely to develop a serious illness once infected.

Today, Hokkaido has raised the epidemic alert level. Hokkaido Governor Suzuki Naomi said on Day 2: “At this time, more comprehensive epidemic prevention measures should be taken to better balance prevention and control of the epidemic.societyEconomic activity, which is very important to us. “

November coincides with the peak tourist season in Hokkaido. Prior to this, the Japanese government has adopted a series of “GoTo” activities to stimulate the recovery of tourism in various places in order to boost the Japanese economy. However, since the Hokkaido region has recently become the epicenter of the epidemic in Japan, some tourists are concerned if there is a third wave of epidemics in Hokkaido.

In this regard, Hiroshima Takashi, an official with the Hokkaido Ministry of Health and Welfare, said: “The current (new cases) have not reached the peak, but I feel a strong sense of crisis.” However, he said that the number of hospital beds in Hokkaido has not yet entered a tense situation.

In addition to Hokkaido, the recent epidemic in Osaka has also recovered significantly. Data from November 1 showed that Osaka had 123 new confirmed cases that day, surpassing Tokyo for the first time in more than a few months. Currently, the number of new infections in a single day in Osaka has exceeded 100 for six consecutive days. In addition, the number of infected people in Aichi Prefecture has also been increasing in recent days, which has drawn the attention of the local government and the population.

Regarding the rebound of this wave of epidemics, the Japan Society of Experts believes that from the point of view of time, the current period coincides with the strong promotion of the series of “Goto” activities. In addition, compared to the sites of previous infection that were mainly concentrated in offices and entertainment places, in this wave of epidemics, universities, logisticsWarehouseCommunity infections have also appeared in places, etc., so the source of infection has been diversified.

　　Adjust the list of epidemic crisis levels

After the Japanese government relaxed entry restrictions on October 1, just a month later, the Japanese government lowered the risk level for some countries and regions, aiming to restart business contacts and strive to accelerate the pace of economic recovery in the post-epidemic era.

According to the statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, Toshimitsu Motegi, on October 30, 9 countries and regions, including Australia, New Zealand, South Korea and Singapore, are included in the list of degradation of the level of epidemic crisis . This is also the first time that the Japanese government has adjusted the crisis level of the epidemic since the new corona pneumonia epidemic in February. Currently, Japan still lists 152 countries and regions as tertiary warning areas for information on the risk of infectious diseases.

According to Japanese media reports, previously, the Japanese government has begun to consider conditions to allowshort term“Entry for business purposes, such as exemption from 14-day quarantine; activities are limited to hotels,jobsUnit; do not make publictrafficWait. However, in view of the recent rebound in the epidemic in Europe and the United States, this consideration has been suspended. Currently, Japan only has short stays for business people with Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam.mechanism. Under this mechanism, entrepreneurs in Japan and the three countries mentioned above can take a “green channel”.

Countries on Japan’s epidemic adjustment list this time have close economic and trade relations with Japan. Japanese media believe that JapanTo exportI andIt has been reduced by 19.2%. If trade can go smoothly, it will help promote economic recovery. At the same time, the lowering of the epidemic crisis level will also pave the way for Japan to resume normal trade relations with the aforementioned countries.

Japan, Q3 2020GDP(GDP) It will be released on November 17. Data for the second quarter showed that the Japanese economy experienced its worst recession since World War II as it coincided with the closure of the city to combat the epidemic. As the most difficult stage of the previous epidemic has passed, several recently released data shows that the Japanese economy is gradually recovering.

The Japanese government will also introduce a new round of stimulus policies this week, with some members of the ruling party calling for a sacrifice of about 10 trillion yen (95.51 billionAmerican dollar) ‘S rescue plan to ease the impact of the epidemic. The 10 trillion yen previously reserved for emergency needsmoneyAbout 7 trillion yen remains, which will make up the bulk of this new stimulus planSource of funds。

Currently, the third roundfinancialThe scale of the stimulus has yet to be finalized, but some members of the ruling party said that it certainly will not exceed the 2.2 trillion yen scale in the previous two rounds.The reason they gave was to avoidBudget crisisThe situation gets worse, this roundFinancial helpThe point is to helpcompanyWaitjobSend, Develop new sources of funds.

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