noun
semi-state of emergency COVID-19 measures
Abbreviation of まん延防止等重点措置. Refers to the quasi-emergency measures implemented in Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing prefectural governors to impose targeted restrictions on businesses and movement.
See also: まん延防止等重点措置
The government applied quasi-emergency measures to Tokyo.
まん延防止期間中は飲食店の営業時間が短縮された。
During the semi-state of emergency, restaurant operating hours were shortened.