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In Japan, the nationwide state of emergency was last applied from April to the end of May last year, although this did not mean strict exit restrictions as in Europe. Rather, businesses and restaurants were asked to close earlier and citizens were asked to work from home if possible. The possible renewed state of emergency for Tokyo is expected this week.
Suga indicated that this time the measures could be limited and more focused. Requests from authorities to stay home if possible have not yet been legally binding; There are no penalties for non-compliance. Instead, one relies on voluntariness. The vast majority of citizens in the 127 million countries wear mouth and nose protection. But the commercial areas in the run-up to the New Year holidays and the shrines were packed for the New Year.
His government is planning a bill that will allow penalties for violating infection protection rules in the future, Suga said. The situation remains extremely serious. The start of vaccinations, which is much later than in other countries, should be advanced and take place at the end of next month, initially for employees in the medical sector. In his own words, Suga wants to set a good example and get vaccinated too. At the same time, border controls will be strengthened.
Suga’s survey values have fallen dramatically recently, in part due to the significantly higher number of infections in recent weeks. The island empire now has more than 3,400 deaths as a result of the corona pandemic, but it is still comparatively well.
Regardless of the latest developments, Japan intends to continue preparations to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo this summer. The games would become proof that humanity has overcome the coronavirus, Suga said firmly. (sda / dpa)
