Full text of Prime Minister Suga's remarks "Protecting the lives of the people" Amendment of the Special Measures Law "As soon as possible"

On the morning of the 28th, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga responded to a reporter's question at the official residence about the suspension of new entry of foreigners from all countries and regions from the same day to the end of January next year. "We announced this to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people," he said. We want to prevent the domestic invasion of mutants of the new coronavirus. The full text of the Prime Minister's remarks is as follows.

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　"At the press conference on Friday (25th), I said that I would respond promptly to the mutant species. To analyze the current situation, to protect the lives and livelihoods of the people, and to respond first and foremost, Saturday ( On the 26th), we instructed the policy and announced the suspension of new foreigners from all over the world. It is said that the virus is changing to this mutant in the UK due to its strong infectivity. However, the countermeasures are the same as for conventional viruses, and I would like the people to thoroughly wash their hands, wear masks, and take countermeasures against infectious diseases. Also, I would like you to spend a quiet year-end and New Year holidays. I think "

　--There are some reports that the government is adjusting for the enactment of the bill in January regarding the revision of the Special Measures Law to deal with the new corona.

　"First of all, it is a fact that we are considering the revision of the Special Measures Law in order to make the time reduction (request) more effective. However, since the discussions of the experts have just begun, including such a situation However, I would like to submit it to the Diet as soon as possible.

Source: https://www.sankei.com/politics/news/201228/plt2012280005-n1.html