Hokkaido "warning stage" raised October 28, 13:39 due to increase in corona infections
In response to the increase in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus, Hokkaido has raised its own "warning stage" and requested the cooperation of the people of Hokkaido to take thorough measures at meetings involving drinking based on the Special Measures Law. did.
Hokkaido has its own set of five "warning stages" to take countermeasures according to the infection situation, which was the lowest "1" so far.
However, the number of newly infected people per day exceeds the maximum every day, and among the indicators for judging the infection status, the degree of tightness of the bed and the number of newly infected people per week are the criteria defined in stage "2". Exceeded.
For this reason, Hokkaido decided to raise the stage to "2" at the countermeasures headquarters meeting on the 28th.
Then, from 28th to 2 weeks as an intensive countermeasure period
▽ If you are in poor physical condition such
as
fever or cough, refrain from going out,
▽ Especially at meetings involving drinking in Sapporo city where infection spreads, etc. Before and after eating and drinking,
we requested the cooperation of residents and businesses based on the Special Measures Law to thoroughly implement infection prevention measures,
such as wearing masks to keep a distance from people and refrain from
yelling.
Governor Suzuki "Sharing a sense of crisis with the people of Hokkaido and taking thorough measures"
In response to raising the "warning stage" to "2", Governor Suzuki said at a press conference, "I want to thoroughly implement infection prevention measures while minimizing the impact on socio-economic activities. If the infection spreads further Has no choice but to refrain from going out unnecessarily and urgently, and it is necessary to concentrate on preventing the spread of infection while sharing a sense of crisis with the people of Hokkaido. "
After that, he said, "In order to protect the lives of loved ones, it is important to refrain from going out if you are in poor physical condition such as fever or coughing. I want you to thoroughly wear a mask and wash your hands." I did.
In addition, regarding measures for meetings involving drinking, "You have to remove the mask when eating and drinking, but I want you to eat quietly when eating. When talking before and after eating and drinking, wear a mask and have a conversation. I want everyone to be aware of it and take thorough measures for two weeks, "he said, requesting the cooperation of the people of Hokkaido.