Mr. Chairman of the National Association of Travel Agents, come on.
With the lifting of the state of emergency declaration in Osaka and six other prefectures in sight, it has become clear that the government is considering the gradual resumption of “GoTo Travel”. In response to this report, some people on the Internet asked, “Is this going to be the third emergency declaration of the fourth wave? I can’t see anything but the same thing happening over and over again.
The government has announced that it plans to restart the “GoTo Travel” service, which is currently suspended, in stages after the state of emergency is fully lifted. The declarations in Osaka and six other prefectures are expected to be lifted by the end of the month, and adjustments are being made to lift the declarations in the Tokyo metropolitan area on March 7, unless there are special circumstances. Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura said, “March and April is a time of many events, so there is a possibility that the infection will spread again. I would like to make a decision while keeping that in mind.
There seemed to be a lot of negative comments on the Internet about the resumption of “GoTo Travel,” with some saying, “The infection will spread again,” and others saying, “Why during a declared state of emergency? I hope you will stop your policy of amplifying anxiety when anxiety about corona has not yet been resolved. Even now, people are out and about…GOTO is still too early.” “What is the basis for your decision to resume GoTo? Why are you so obsessed with GoTo in the first place? “Why is it that when I take my foot off the brake, I immediately go full throttle? I’m not sure if this is the third time we’ve had to declare an emergency because of the fourth wave. There are some mutant stocks out there. Can’t you just lift the declaration and see what happens? I’m not sure what to make of it, but I’m sure it’s a good idea.
Although “GoTo Travel” may not be the only reason for the increase in the number of infected people, it seems that many people feel that now is not the time to consider restarting the program.
Comments from the Japanese
・It’s funny how they’re worried about loosening up due to the lifting of the state of emergency, but not about the reopening of GOTO.
・Well, the more the infection spreads, the more remote work will continue, so that’s good.
・The discount rate should be half of what it was last time, so the rural areas should reopen as soon as possible.
Places where there are a lot of infected people should refrain from doing anything until the Olympics.
・If goto reopens, there will definitely be four waves.
I guess that means they’ve changed their policy to steer towards goto instead of giving up on the Olympics.
・Why don’t they just vaccinate and then go-to?
Comments from the administrator
Incompetent government. Crazy.