A new economic package will include increased subsidies for medical institutions to help them secure more beds for coronavirus patients, a government draft of the stimulus showed Thursday.
As for companies maintaining employment despite worsening business conditions, the government plans to extend its financial aid for two months beyond December, with the daily payment of up to ¥15,000 per employee remaining unchanged, according to the document.
The draft, a copy of which was obtained by Kyodo News, shows that the amount of subsidies for local governments that can be used to assist restaurants shortening operating hours will be raised, though without giving specific figures.