Regarding the situation of the long holidays that were reached while the new coronavirus issued a state of emergency in Tokyo and Kansai, experts said, "It seems that many people went out during the holidays, and the impact will be seen from the data one week to 10 days later. It is necessary. "
Regarding the infection situation during the Golden Week holidays, Professor Koji Wada of the International University of Health and Welfare, who specializes in public health, said, "During the Golden Week holidays, it is difficult to see a medical institution, so there is a possibility that the number of infected people will increase after the Golden Week holidays. Yes. It seems that many people went out during the holidays, so it is necessary to look at the data after 1 week to 10 days for the impact, and at this stage it is unknown whether the spread of the infection has subsided. The effect of the emergency declaration in Kanto It seems that the rapid increase in the number of infected people is avoided, but the number of seriously ill people is increasing in Kansai, and the medical system is tight. In the current situation, it seems that there are very few places where the declaration can be lifted. " I did.
On top of that, Professor Wada said, "Until now, the effect of the declaration was seen in 3 weeks, but due to the spread of highly infectious mutant virus, 3 weeks is not enough. If the declaration is extended In order to get the cooperation of the people, it is necessary for the citizens to be convinced. For example, "Let's hold down firmly until the vaccination of the elderly progresses to some extent", etc. That's important. "