Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike asked city residents not to leave their homes on New Year’s holidays without urgent need. According to the politician, the behavior of people in the coming weeks will determine how the epidemic situation will develop in the next year, her words are quoted by the NHK TV channel.
“I would like to ask the townspeople to stay at home during the New Year holidays. Please, do not leave your home unless absolutely necessary – shopping and visiting medical facilities,” said Koike. During this festive period, the politician called on to think about the importance of human life and to do everything not to jeopardize the health and well-being of their loved ones.
The Governor of Tokyo also noted that how the next year will turn out will literally depend on the behavior of people on these holidays. “Let’s celebrate this New Year so that we can tell you for yourself: I spent 2021 calmly, because I celebrated the New Year modestly. Let’s all work together to overcome this difficult situation,” she said.
Due to the increase in the number of cases, New Year’s celebrations have been canceled in a number of countries. World Health Organization advised Europeans to celebrate New Year and Christmas on the streets in connection with the coronavirus pandemic .