The number of people infected with the new coronavirus is increasing rapidly in 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures in Kansai.
In Osaka, there are 432 people, the largest number in Japan, overtaking Tokyo, and each prefecture is calling for thorough infection control measures such as refraining from cherry blossom viewing with welcome and farewell parties and banquets.
The number of infected people announced on the 30th in 2 prefectures and 4 prefectures in Kansai was 432 in Osaka, 176 in Hyogo, 46 in Nara, 30 in Kyoto, 16 in Wakayama, and 13 in Shiga, for a total of 713 people. was.
Of these, 68 were more infected in Osaka than 364 in Tokyo, the highest number in Japan.
It has been over 400 people in Osaka since January 24th, and it has been over 170 people in Hyogo since January 28th.
In response to the spread of the new corona infection again, Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has made it possible to take intensive measures even if no emergency declaration has been issued to the country in the near future. Indicates the idea of requesting the application of.
In Osaka and Hyogo, we will extend the request for shortening business hours to restaurants etc. by the 31st until the 21st of next month, and expand the target area.
Each prefecture is calling for thorough infection control measures, such as refraining from farewell parties and cherry blossom viewing accompanied by banquets when the year changes.