"Request for shorter hours, don't hesitate" Nishimura, the minister in charge, requests the chairman of the governor

On the 18th, Yasutoshi Nishimura, the minister in charge of economic revitalization, met online with Kamon Iizumi, chairman of the National Governors' Association (Governor of Tokushima Prefecture), on measures against the new coronavirus during the year-end and New Year holidays. Mr. Nishimura said, "I want you to flexibly request shortening of business hours without hesitation. In areas where infection is spreading and staying high, consider expanding the target area and accelerating the shortening time. I want you to get it. "

　Mr. Nishimura said, "The year-end and New Year holidays are an effective time to take intensive measures to reduce the chances of contact between people. On the other hand, the medical system will be weak. We must suppress the spread of infection at all costs." Emphasis. He requested that the measures be made known, such as carefully considering returning home from the infected area and holding year-end parties and New Year's parties with a small number of people.

　Mr. Iizumi stated that "We also sincerely support Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's decision" regarding the suspension of the government's tourism support project "Go To Travel." In addition, he requested a flexible response, saying, "When canceling (pause), I would like you to take a look at the situation and gradually release it from the place where the infection spreads less."

　In addition, in order to enhance the effectiveness of the request for shortened working hours, the new corona measures will be taken so that businesses that respond to the request can be given preferential treatment such as sustainability benefits, while businesses that do not respond can take strong measures. He called for efforts to improve and revise the operation of the Special Measures Law.

Source: https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201218/plt2012180007-n1.html