Increasing number of people infected with new corona Expert "Possibility of the third wave" November 11, 5:02

Professor Atsuro Hamada of Tokyo Medical University, who is familiar with infectious diseases, said, "In November, the number of infected people is increasing nationwide, not only in Tokyo but also in Osaka and Hokkaido. It may be there, "he said, pointing out that if the increasing trend continues, it may lead to an epidemic again.

On top of that, regarding the required measures, "In the dry winter, the virus is easy to scatter, and when it gets cold, it takes longer to stay indoors, and there is a tendency for more infectious behaviors such as not ventilating and not washing hands because the water is cold. To prevent infection in the home, be careful not to bring in the virus from the outside or wear heavy clothes in the house to ventilate once every 20 to 30 minutes to create an air flow. I want you to keep in mind. "



Furthermore, regarding the coming year-end party and Christmas season, "In Japan, there are fewer people infected with the first and second waves than overseas, and it is possible that the number of infected people will increase in the third wave. Eating and drinking outside If you do, please limit the number of people to about 4 or 5 and finish it in a short time. I think that infection control is getting longer and tired, but I want you to think that this is a special winter and act. I was talking.