In Tokyo, 1591 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 6th, and the number of people has exceeded 1000 for the first time in a row, and the infection is spreading rapidly.
Increased 2.2 times in 7 days on average over 1 month
The average 7-day infection confirmation was
▼ 444.3 on the 1st of last month, but
▼ 4 on the 5th, a
2.2-fold increase in just over a month, the highest ever.
And on the 6th, the number of new infections confirmed was 1591, and it is expected to exceed 1000 for the first time.
The number of people with unknown infection routes is increasing
In addition, an increasing number of people do not know the infection route, which the city uses as an "index that reflects the spread of infection."
On average for 7 days
, the number was 258.7 on the 1st of last month, while it was 664.6 on the
5th, the highest number ever.
It has increased 2.6 times in a month or so.
If the number of people whose contact history cannot be grasped increases, it is feared that measures cannot be taken according to the cause of the infection and the risk of spreading the infection will increase.
The number of fever consultations
On the other hand, the number of fever consultations with the Tokyo Fire Department is increasing.
Since the number of fever consultations increased prior to the increase in infected people last spring when the first wave came, the city is using it as an index to grasp the signs of the spread of infection.
Since September last year, the average for 7 days has been in the range of 50 to 60 cases.
However, the number has continued to increase since the end of last month, exceeding 100 on the 2nd of this month and 112 on the 4th.
▼ It exceeded 95.6 cases on July 28, which was the most in the second wave, and
▼ It is approaching 117.1 cases on April 5, the first wave so far.
Positive rate also increased
In Tokyo, the "positive rate", which indicates the percentage of people who have been tested positive, continues to rise.
Last summer, when the second wave came, it was 7% at the highest, but it has risen to 13.6% on the 4th.
The pace of increase is accelerating, exceeding
8% on the 25th of last month,
9% on the 29th, and
10% on the 30th.
The person in charge of the city said, "Since the number of tests is relatively small during the year-end and New Year holidays, the positive rate is rising, so it seems that people with strong symptoms went to a medical institution and became positive again. I think there will be more, but I am very worried that this pace will continue. "
Hospital beds are tight due to rapid increase in hospitalization
The number of inpatients is increasing rapidly.
▼ The number was 1650 on the 1st of last month, but on the
5th, it exceeded 3000 for the first time and reached 3025.
It increased 1.8 times in a month or so, and increased by about 1000 people in the two weeks up to the 5th, which is the highest ever.
The percentage of inpatients in the beds we have secured has reached 86.4% as of the 5th.
In addition, of these, 113 seriously ill patients wearing artificial respirators, etc., calculated according to the standards of Tokyo, were 113 as of the 6th, which is the largest number ever.
With a 1.8-fold increase from 62 on the 1st of last month, the healthcare delivery system in Tokyo, which experts have pointed out as "faced with a crisis," is even tighter.
Increasing death toll, even during hospitalization adjustments and medical treatment
On the other hand, the number of people dying is increasing, and last month, only 128 people were confirmed by the 5th, which is the second highest number after 181 people in April last year.
According to the city, of those who died from last month to this month, two were in the process of hospitalization after the infection was confirmed, and one was being treated at home after the infection was confirmed. That is.
Until November last year, there were no cases in Tokyo where a person with confirmed infection died while adjusting hospitalization or receiving medical treatment at home.
In addition, there are four people who have been sick at home and transported by emergency, and have since been confirmed to be infected.
A person in charge of the city said, "Especially elderly people and people with underlying illnesses may become severe at once even if they have no symptoms when the infection is found. The number of people who are adjusting hospitalization or receiving medical treatment at home is increasing. If this happens, it will be more difficult to respond to sudden changes in physical condition. Anyway, there is no choice but to reduce the total number of infected people. "