The second from the top of the alert level needs to be alert

The second from the top of the alert level needs to be vigilant Tokyo Metropolitan Monitoring Conference October 22 21:34

A "monitoring meeting" was held to analyze and evaluate the infection status of the new coronavirus in Tokyo, and experts were able to maintain the alert level of the infection status in the second expression from the top, while maintaining a new infection. He called for caution regarding future trends, saying that confirmations and other factors have remained at a high level.

At the meeting, the results of an analysis of the infection situation in Tokyo were explained, and it was reported that the average for 7 days until the 21st was about 172 people, which was flat from about 181 people in the previous week.

On top of that, the city's experts evaluated the level of vigilance as "it seems that vigilance is needed to re-spread the infection," maintaining the second of the four levels from the top for seven consecutive weeks.

On the other hand, he said that confirmation of new infections has remained at a high level, and he called for caution in future trends.

Specifically, he points out that it is necessary to thoroughly reinforce the basics of infection prevention measures, such as washing hands, wearing masks, and avoiding three-cs.

In addition, regarding the medical care provision system, it was reported that "it is still necessary to secure a bed that can cope with the rapid increase in the number of inpatients", and "it seems necessary to strengthen the system", which is the second from the top. I maintained the expression for 16 consecutive weeks.

Expert analysis

This is the analysis result of the infection situation and medical care provision system in Tokyo shown at the monitoring meeting on the 22nd.

Infection status

First, about the infection situation.

The average number of new infections confirmed during the 7 days up to the 21st was 171.7, and the "increase rate" from the previous week was 92.8%.

Although it decreased from 116.5% of the "increase ratio" shown at the previous meeting a week ago, experts said, "Around 100% means that new infections will remain high. At the moment, we do not allow the rapid spread of infection as in Europe and the United States, but we need to be cautious about the increase in new infections at a high level. "

Experts also pointed out that the number of people has remained at a high level of over 1,200 per week, and that there were days when the number of confirmed infections per day exceeded 280 for the first time in about two months.

"We need to be vigilant for further increases," he said.

Looking at the percentage by age group in the week until October 19, 20s accounted for the largest percentage at 24.4%, followed by 30s at 19.8%, 40s at 15.8%, 50s at 12.3%, and 60s at 7.6%. 6.4% were in their teens, 5.7% were in their 70s, 4.8% were in their 80s, 2.0% were under 10 years old, and 1.3% were in their 90s or older.

There was no significant change from the previous week, but the percentage of elderly people aged 65 and over was 15.1%, 2.4 points higher than the previous week.

Among those with known transmission routes, 37.4% had the highest number of infections at home for at least 12 consecutive weeks, and 22.7% had the second highest number in the facility, 1 point higher than the previous week.

In addition, 12.4% were in the workplace, 9.7% were dinner, and 5.6% were restaurants with entertainment that were open at night.

Experts said, "It is expected that there will be more opportunities for dinner with a large number of people toward the end of the year." People will come into close contact with each other, and they will take off their masks to drink and eat for a long time, and talk loudly. Since doing so is risky, we called for thorough measures.

In addition, this week as well, multiple hospitals, facilities for the elderly, university sports clubs and theater companies reported cluster outbreaks, and experts said, "Although it is not a large-scale cluster outbreak like in the first wave. It is necessary to take thorough measures to prevent the spread of infection in hospitals and facilities. "

He also clarified that infections originating from asymptomatic or poorly symptomatic staff were found in special nursing homes for the elderly and long-term care health facilities, and complained that strict caution was required.

Medical care provision system

Next is the medical care provision system.

The number of inpatients was 990 as of the 21st, 18 less than one week ago and the 14th of this month.

Experts pointed out that "it is still necessary to secure beds that can cope with the rapid increase in inpatients, and the situation where the burden on medical institutions is heavy is prolonged."

In addition, the number of seriously ill patients counted by the Tokyo standard was 24 as of the 21st.

Last time, one week ago, there were 25 people, and experts evaluated it as "flat."

Looking at the 24 people by age group, there were 7 people in their 50s and 70s, 5 people in their 60s and 80s, and 17 men and 7 women by gender.

In the week leading up to October 19, 15 people were reported dead to the capital, an increase of 7 from the previous week.

12 out of 15 are in their 70s or older.

Experts pointed out that "we need to keep an eye on it."

Governor Koike "Thorough measures to avoid simultaneous epidemics"

After the "monitoring meeting," Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters, "We are entering the flu season, and we need to take measures against both the new coronavirus. Masks, hand washing, and avoiding 3 stagnation. By doing so, we will take thorough measures to avoid simultaneous epidemics. "

In addition, Masataka Inoguchi, Vice Chairman of the Tokyo Medical Association, who attended the meeting, commented on the medical care provision system in Tokyo. The situation where we have to secure the above continues for a long time. "