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Prime Minister Kan entering the Prime Minister’s residence
On the 21st, Prime Minister Yoshii Suga announced that he would maintain a new corona virus infection control headquarters at the official residence and review the operation of the “Go To Travel” tourism support project. It introduced measures to suspend new reservations for travel to areas where the infection has spread. Regarding the “Go To Eat” support measure for the food and beverage industry, the prefectural governor will be asked to consider suspending the issuance of new food tickets. The number of newly infected people confirmed on the 21st in Japan has surpassed 2,000 for the fourth day in a row. The prime minister, who has prioritized economic revitalization, is forced to change his policy.
Regarding the area where the new reservations for GoTo Travel will be suspended, Yasutoshi Nishimura, Minister of Economic Revitalization, said at a press conference: “I would like to discuss the infection situation and the bed situation with the governors of the prefectures. and work closely with them. ” However, he did not mention the specific review time or target area. The three consecutive public holidays have started on the 21st and the opposition party has indicated that it will follow the prime minister’s position, saying the decision is slow.
The Prime Minister called at Response Headquarters: “The cooperation of the people is essential to avoid taking stronger measures.” Regarding the contagion status of the new crown, he pointed out that “the situation of maximum alert continues.” On the 20th, the government’s countermeasures subcommittee emphasized that “effective measures will be implemented promptly” based on the proposed measures to prevent the burden of medical care from being excessive.
After that, he explained to reporters at the official residence that the inspection for the infection of the new crown would be carried out intensively by the country in medical facilities and nursing homes for the elderly. We urge the public to thoroughly implement the basic countermeasures against infections, such as wearing masks, washing hands, and avoiding 3 dense (sealed, dense, closed), even over dinner.
The Prime Minister met with Mr. Kazuyoshi Akabane, Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, and Mr. Nishimura at the official residence before the countermeasures headquarters.
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Go travelA government project aimed at supporting the tourism industry, which has been depressed due to the spread of the new corona virus infection. Subsidize 50% of the price of the national trip. The upper limit is 20,000 yen per night and 10,000 yen for a day trip. 35% will be discounted and the remaining 15% will be distributed as a common regional coupon that can be used in restaurants, souvenir shops, transportation, etc. in the destiny. The related budget, including administrative expenses, is approximately 1.35 billion yen. According to the Ministry of Lands, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, a total of 39.76 million people had stayed at the end of October, and the total amount of discount was 188.6 billion yen.
