Rapid increase in new corona infections in Hirosaki City, Aomori Most recently, the highest level after Tokyo

Rapid increase in new corona infections in Hirosaki City, Aomori Most recently, the highest level after Tokyo 22:12 on October 23

In Aomori Prefecture, the number of confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus is increasing rapidly in connection with clusters that have occurred in restaurants with entertainment in Hirosaki City.

Looking at the population ratio of newly infected people in the last week, it is the second highest level after Okinawa Prefecture and Tokyo, and there are concerns about the impact on local medical care and society.

The total number of people confirmed to be infected in Aomori Prefecture was less than 40 by the end of last month, but since it was discovered that a cluster had occurred at a restaurant with entertainment in Hirosaki City earlier this month, the number of infected people has increased. It has increased rapidly.

According to the prefecture, the number of people confirmed to be infected was 158 as of 8:00 pm on the 23rd, and the number of newly infected people per 100,000 population in the last week was second only to Okinawa Prefecture and Tokyo on the 22nd. It is the third highest level in Japan.

Of these, 118 people are related to this restaurant, and it is said that the infection has spread not only to the employees and users of the store, but also to the government offices where the users work and the families of infected people. That is.

Dr. Motoki Onishi, a coordinator of infectious diseases in Aomori Prefecture, said at a press conference today, "It is thought that many restaurant users have passed the health observation period two weeks after using it. It is necessary to be careful because the infection may have spread to people close to the person, "he said, and there is a risk that the number of infected people will increase.

On the other hand, the number of hospitalized patients has increased to 52, the highest number ever on the 23rd, and it may be difficult to accept emergency patients in the future, especially at medical institutions in the Tsugaru region where there are many infected people. We are continuing to take measures to maintain the medical care provision system.

In response to this situation, Hirosaki City has independently requested restaurants to close or shorten business hours, and municipal elementary and junior high schools are also temporarily closed, and there are concerns about the impact on local medical care and society. ..