Prior to the cancellation of the state of emergency, the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo is on the rise again, and experts are wary of the rapid spread of infection due to the effects of mutant viruses and the increase in the flow of people.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will continue to take measures even after the declaration is lifted, such as continuing requests to shorten business hours and expanding inspections, but the issue is whether the spread of infection can be contained.
Before the state of emergency in Tokyo and other prefectures is lifted on the 21st, infection confirmations in Tokyo are showing an increasing trend again.
In addition to the effects of the mutant virus, Tokyo experts have expressed a strong sense of caution that if the flow of people increases at cherry blossom viewing and welcome and farewell parties in the future, there is concern that a rapid expansion beyond the third wave of the year-end and New Year holidays will occur. I will.
Governor Koike said, "Release is a new start for thorough rebound measures."
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government will continue to request restaurants to shorten business hours even after the declaration is lifted, and will expand inspections at facilities for the elderly, medical institutions, restaurants, etc. to prevent clusters and predict the spread of infection. I want to know early.
However, in Tokyo, the first wave occurred at the turn of the year when the number of people increased last year, and the issue is whether to contain the spread of the infection.