Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Expert Meeting "The number of new infections is increasing nationwide" July 15, 5:05
A meeting of experts advising the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on measures against the new coronavirus was held on the 14th, and the latest infection status was summarized as "the number of new infections is increasing nationwide".
This meeting was established by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare as an advisory body on measures against the new coronavirus, and consists of 15 people including experts of infectious diseases mainly from members of the government's expert meeting held until May. It has been.
At the meeting held on the 14th, analysis and evaluation of the latest infection situation were summarized. As a result, the number of infected people is increasing in Tokyo, where the infection is spreading, other than the younger generation, and from this month, there are cases in which it is suspected that it may be related to movement to Tokyo in other areas. As a result, the number of new infections is increasing nationwide.
On top of that, he pointed out that it is undeniable that the number of people who do not know the detailed infection route is increasing, and that infections are not limited to specific places or areas.
Regarding the medical care provision system, the number of seriously ill people nationwide was only 36 as of 8th of this month, and it is said that beds for intensive care are secured.
However, given that the number of infected people is increasing, it is urgent to secure medical facilities and staff for people with mild illness, and to support health centers where the system is tight.
Regarding the testing system, the number of cases that can be tested per day is increasing, and the positive rate is relatively low. Therefore, at this point in time, it is possible to carry out testing on people who need it.
And it is important to keep each person's actions to prevent the spread of infection.If you have a fever, you should take a rest from work or school, avoid thorough three tightness, wash your hands and wear a mask, and continue ventilation. I called.
After the meeting, Chairperson Takaji Wakita commented on the outlook for the future spread of infection. "While there is an opinion that the spread of infection is slower than in March and April, it is not the same situation as at the time, There was also an opinion that it should be further strengthened, and it was concluded that it is necessary to continue to carefully monitor the infection situation."
About Go To Campaign
At the meeting after the meeting, Takashi Wakita, the advisory body of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, was questioned that the government's "Go To Campaign" is scheduled to start from 22nd of this month. I don't think there is a need to stop the movement immediately, but I think it will be necessary to stop the movement if the infection spreads from Tokyo to more and more regions in the future. Need to look at."