An official declaration issued by a government or local authority that a state of emergency exists, enabling special measures (e.g., during pandemics or disasters).
首相は感染拡大を受けて緊急事態宣言を発令した。
The prime minister issued a state of emergency in response to the spread of the infection.
緊急事態宣言下ではイベントの開催に制限がかかることがある。
Under a state of emergency, events may be subject to restrictions.
都道府県ごとに緊急事態宣言の対象が異なる場合がある。
The areas covered by a state of emergency can differ by prefecture.