On the 8th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has begun to make adjustments to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread".

After that, from 1:00 pm, I would like to hold a meeting with experts, listen to their opinions, and make a final decision.

In Tokyo, the number of confirmed infections continues to increase, with more than 500 people confirmed on the 7th since February 6th, two months ago, and a series of confirmed mutated viruses that are said to be highly infectious. ..



In response to this situation, the city began to make adjustments on the 8th to request the government to apply "priority measures such as prevention of spread".



After that, a meeting will be held from 1:00 pm with experts in attendance to analyze and evaluate the latest infection status.



So far, experts have expressed concern about the rapid increase in confirmed infections caused by mutant viruses.



Furthermore, according to the people concerned, some experts have pointed out that "we should take action now."



The city wants to make a final decision while listening to the opinions of experts toward the application of priority measures before the rapid spread of infection.

Governor of Tokyo Koike "Judgment based on expert analysis"

Governor Koike of Tokyo was asked by reporters on the 8th whether to request the government to take "priority measures such as prevention of spread", but "there was a monitoring meeting from 1:00 pm, and we asked for an expert analysis. I will judge. "