"Osaka model" yellow traffic lights, strengthening measures for young people and the city at night

"Osaka model" yellow traffic lights, strengthening measures for the youth and the city at night 20:51 on July 12

In Osaka prefecture, the infection of the new coronavirus has reached the standard of the yellow signal that calls attention to the citizens in the "Osaka model". Osaka Prefecture will illuminate the yellow traffic lights on the night of the 12th, and since the infection of young people is spreading in the city at night, strengthen the call to prevent infection and set up a temporary inspection station in the downtown area of ​​Minami. I decided.

In Osaka Prefecture, on the 12th, it was confirmed that 32 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.Of these, 21 people did not know the route of infection, and with the "Osaka model" originally established by the prefecture, We have reached the standard at which a yellow traffic light warning the citizens of the prefecture turns on.

In response to this, Osaka Prefecture decided to hold a countermeasures headquarters meeting on the night of the 12th, turn on the yellow traffic light, and strengthen the appeal to the citizens of the prefecture.

Specifically, it seeks to avoid an environment where saliva flies around at "3 density", and to refrain from using bars that do not have "Infection Control Declaration" stickers set by the prefecture, cabaret clubs, host clubs, etc.

Also, as the infection of young people is spreading in the city at night, especially for college students mainly in their 20s, refrain from loud eating and drinking in a narrow space with poor ventilation, or cook directly from the platter. We urge people not to drink, drink or drink, and to use stores that take measures to prevent infection.

Furthermore, in areas where there are many infections, in addition to calling on the streets, we have decided to set up a temporary inspection station in downtown Minami.

We also decided to illuminate the Tsutenkaku Tower in Naniwa Ward in Osaka and the Sun Tower at Expo'70 Commemorative Park in Suita City with yellow lights in order to call attention to the public.

Governor Yoshimura reiterated his idea to prevent the spread of infection and balance socio-economic activities, and said, "Because it is becoming apparent that the infection of young people is spreading due to the night city, the epicenter of the infection is Will be pinpointed."