For a vision of the future to be mapped out, the spread of the novel coronavirus in the country must be contained. The government needs to flexibly deal with the pandemic and take every possible measure to revive the economy.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered his policy speech to both chambers of the Diet. "First of all, we will devote all our efforts to beating the novel coronavirus," he said.
The highly contagious omicron coronavirus variant has been rapidly spreading. It is important for the prime minister to exercise his leadership and take preemptive steps to prevent a serious situation from occurring.