Infection status of new corona in Tokyo Maintaining the most serious expression 15:07 on August 13
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a meeting to analyze the infection status of the new coronavirus and maintained the most serious expression of "infection status" out of four levels. On the other hand, the “medical provision system” maintained the second expression from the top, but experts pointed out that “the burden on medical institutions is increasing with the increase in the number of inpatients” Opinions have been put forth asking for effective utilization.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a "monitoring meeting" on the afternoon of the 13th to analyze and evaluate the infection situation and medical care provision system in Tokyo.
Regarding the “infection status”, the number of new infections confirmed was over 1000 in 3 days, almost flat compared to the previous week, and those who do not know the route of infection were up to 12 days in 1 week. With an average of 201 people, reportedly still high.
Experts pointed out that "the infection is spreading to all generations in the entire city", and rated it as "it seems that the infection is spreading" and expressed the most serious expression out of four levels. Was maintained for 5 consecutive weeks.
Regarding the "medical provision system", experts pointed out that "the burden on medical institutions is increasing with the increase in the number of inpatients", and the active provision of accommodation and medical treatment facilities is aimed at asymptomatic and mild patients. Opinions have been put forth asking for effective utilization.
And, "it seems necessary to strengthen the system", such as "it is necessary to further secure bed while considering normal medical care", and the level is 4 levels for 6 consecutive weeks. Of these, the second expression from the top is used.
Governor Koike "The situation is still tough"
After the monitoring meeting, Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "The situation is still severe. We recognize that it is a situation of a special warning for the spread of infection. We are in the middle of summer vacation now, but I would like Tokyo residents to refrain from traveling, going home, etc. ".
On top of that, elderly people often have infections in the facility, but sometimes they get infected through karaoke with friends or when they travel, so when they go out, they avoid wearing 3 masks, and called for thorough use of masks, hand washing, and disinfection.
In addition, since many middle-aged people in their 40s and 50s are reported to be infected at home, we sought to take precautions against infections at work and at meals, and sought measures such as washing hands immediately after returning home.
In addition, many young people are reported to be infected with summer vacation such as barbecues and travel, and the summer vacation, which tends to be open, can lead to loud conversations and long drinking, so please be careful. It was.