The government takes the comprehensive judgment based on the new COVID-19 infections in 10 prefectures, the status of the medical provision system, as well as the opinions of experts and the voices of local governments and medical professionals.

To date, thanks to the cooperation of many citizens and the hard work of medical professionals, the number of new infections has been on the decline nationwide without the outbreak of infection. For areas where the infection situation has subsided, we would like them to promptly lift the situation, taking into account the medical provision system and other factors.

In order for the declaration to be lifted early, it is necessary for citizens and businesses to work together to cooperate in measures. I would like the government to work together with local governments to provide a sense of unity to the public, along with expanding the medical care system, taking thorough measures to prevent the spread, and taking early vaccinations. We would also like to ask for detailed consideration of the lives of citizens and the business situation of companies, which are affected by the continued restrictions on socioeconomic activity.

The Keidanren will continue to fully cooperate with the requests and instructions of the government and local governments, including thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection, and will overcome this difficult situation by taking the initiative to take action.