semi-state of emergency COVID-19 measures; COVID-19 pre-emergency status
Abbreviation of まん延防止等重点措置. Refers to the Japanese government's quasi-emergency measures against COVID-19, one step below a full state of emergency.
See also: まん延防止等重点措置
The government plans to apply semi-emergency measures to Tokyo.
During the period of pre-emergency measures, restaurant business hours are shortened.