Requested Governor Koike to take measures to prevent the new corona infection in the island area of ​​Tokyo September 16 17:55

Exchange of opinions between Governor Koike of Tokyo and wards, cities, towns and villages in Tokyo on measures against the new coronavirus began on the 16th, and measures to prevent the spread of infection on the island from local governments in the island area and support for vulnerable medical systems There was a voice asking for.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government began exchanging opinions with all 62 wards, cities, towns and villages in Tokyo on the 16th, in anticipation of budgeting and long-term strategy formulation for the next fiscal year, regarding measures for the new coronavirus.



On the first day, Niijima Village, Miyake Village, Hachijo Town, and the mayor and mayor of Inagi City, and the mayor exchanged opinions with Governor Koike online.



Of these, the infection was confirmed for the first time this month, and the number of people in Hachijo Town, Tomonari Yamashita, has risen to seven, and the city's support to reduce the burden of vaccination in preparation for the influenza epidemic and the new Corona We requested that vaccination against the virus be given priority in the island areas.



In addition, Mayor Akimasa Sakurada of Miyake Village complained that there is only one medical institution in the village, and asked for support, saying that if a medical worker becomes infected, it would lead to the collapse of medical care on the island.



In response, Governor Koike said, "I would like to consider the opinions I received and work on them."