After the government called for intensive measures to spread the new coronavirus infection in a short period of time as "three weeks of competition," a meeting of experts was held to advise the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the measures. Regarding the infection situation nationwide, he evaluated that "after it remained high once, it has recently turned to an increase and continues to be the highest level ever."
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, Kansai area, and Chubu area, where strong measures have been called for in the "three weeks of the game," the number of infected people has not decreased significantly, and it has expanded newly in areas where no major infections have been seen so far. "There is concern about the spread of infection nationwide," he said.
On top of that, the number of seriously ill people may continue to increase for some time, and there is concern that the number of deaths will increase further.
Recently, as the number of clusters related to restaurants with dinner and entertainment such as year-end parties and parties is increasing, especially in rural areas, if the situation does not improve in areas where the infection is spreading, alcohol will be provided. It is necessary to consider strengthening measures such as requesting restaurants to further shorten business hours.