It has been 28 days and a week since the "emergency declaration" issued in Tokyo and the Kansai area as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus was lifted and shifted to "priority measures such as spread prevention".
At the large-scale vaccination center established by the government, the second vaccination is in full swing, and Nakano-ku, Tokyo has begun vaccination for people aged 16 and over.
However, on the 28th, 317 new infections were confirmed in Tokyo, surpassing the same day of the previous week for 9 consecutive days.
Experts said, "In the metropolitan area, the number of infected people in their 20s and 30s is increasing, but it is expected that it will spread to those in their 40s and 50s. It could create a situation where the bed is tight, "he warns.
The second inoculation is in full swing Large-scale center
The large-scale inoculation centers set up by the government in Tokyo and Osaka have been gradually expanded since their opening on the 24th of last month, and are now targeted at people aged 18 and over who have vaccination tickets received from local governments. Inoculation is being done.
From the 28th, the second inoculation is in full swing.
Tokyo 81-year-old woman "I want to increase opportunities for exercise such as going to the gym"
An 81-year-old woman from Shibuya Ward, who finished her second vaccination at the Tokyo venue, said, "I was relieved that the vaccination was completed smoothly. Until now, I was worried about infection and didn't feel like going out, but from now on, I want to increase opportunities for exercise, such as going to the gym. "
On the other hand, at the large-scale inoculation center set up by the government in Osaka City, about 5,000 people are inoculated daily.
Osaka 79-year-old woman "I feel relieved after two inoculations"
A 79-year-old woman in Kita-ku, Osaka, who finished the vaccination, said, "I am relieved that the two vaccinations have been completed, but I would like to continue to take measures against infection, such as keeping a distance when talking with friends and not talking long talks." I was talking.
In addition, a 75-year-old woman in Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka said, "I'm relieved that it will be difficult for people around me to move around. I'd like to continue to be careful about my actions, such as avoiding crowds."
Even if we increase the number of reservations, this week's amount will already be filled
The Ministry of Defense is expected to shorten the time required for inoculation per person due to the full-scale second inoculation, so from this week, the number of reservations per day has been increased by 300 at the Tokyo venue and 75 at the Osaka venue. However, reservations for this week have already been filled.
In addition, the conventional reservation limit of 15,000 people in Tokyo and Osaka is almost filled with people who will receive the second vaccination until the end of next month.
Those who do not have a reservation cannot inoculate from the 28th
On the other hand, at the large-scale inoculation center, there have been people who visited the venue without making a reservation, so since the 28th, people who have not made a reservation have not been inoculated, and the Ministry of Defense is calling attention on the website etc. I will.
"Priority measures" transition 1 week Tokyo continues to increase
In Tokyo, one week has passed since the transition to "priority measures such as spread prevention".
On the 28th, it was confirmed that 317 new people were infected with the new coronavirus.
There are 81 more people than Monday a week ago.
It is 28 days, 9 consecutive days, surpassing the same day of the previous week.
Confirmation of infection in one day
The number of infected people in Tokyo peaked at 1121 on the 8th of last month and began to decline after the third state of emergency was declared in April.
However, it has stopped declining since the middle of this month and has been gradually increasing since then.
Specifically, from the 20th of this month to the 27th, it has continued to exceed the same day of the previous week for eight consecutive days.
In particular, during the four days up to the 26th, the number of people increased by more than 100 from the same day of the previous week, and the rate of increase is remarkable.
7-day average
Looking at the average for 7 days, the number was 477.4 as of the 27th, and increased by nearly 90 by the 27th after the transition to the period of "priority measures such as spread prevention".
Under the state of emergency, the 7-day average peaked at 933.9 on the 13th of last month and then declined, and from the 18th of last month, the number of days was below the 7-day average of the previous week.
However, since the 20th of this month, the day before the transition to priority measures, the number of days has exceeded the previous week.
Compared to the time when the third state of emergency was declared in April, the number of people at the same level as now is 476 on April 12.
Around this time, the seven-day average was rising, rising to 727.1 on the day of the state of emergency on April 25.
In about two weeks, it has increased by 1.5 times, or about 250 people.
"The possibility of re-spreading the infection increases" Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling for thorough countermeasures, saying that "the possibility of re-spreading the infection is increasing in a situation where the number is increasing little by little."
Inpatients also start to increase
The number of people who have been hospitalized with the new coronavirus in Tokyo has been increasing since the beginning of the period of "priority measures such as prevention of spread".
As of the 27th, the number was 1449, an increase of 179 from just before the start of the priority measures period, and the proportion of the beds has increased by more than 3 points.
The number of people hospitalized with the new coronavirus infection in Tokyo peaked at 2431 on the 16th of last month and turned to a declining trend.
The number of people exceeded 2000 on the 1st of this month, but it decreased to the 1200 level in the middle of the month, but after that, it started to increase after entering the period of priority measures such as prevention of spread.
As of the 27th, the number was 1449, an increase of 179 from 1270 on the 20th of this month, just before the transition to the “Priority Measures to Prevent Spread” period, an increase of 1.14 times.
The percentage of beds currently secured was 25.9% as of 27th, up 3.2 points after the transition to priority measures.
Severely ill patients
On the other hand, the number of severely ill patients increased after exceeding 50 in late April, and reached the peak of the 4th wave at 86 on the 12th of last month.
After that, it decreased while repeating the increase and decrease, and as of the 27th, it reached 37 people.
The usage rate of beds for the severely ill was 9.9%, which was less than 10%.
However, a Tokyo expert said, "The number of critically ill patients will increase a little later than the increase in the number of new positives. A sharp increase in the number of critically ill patients will lead to a tight medical care provision system, so we need to be very careful." I point out.
Infection rate in 20s and 30s increases this month
Among those who have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, the ratio of those in their 20s and 30s combined is 49.5% this month, which is the highest this year by month.
By the 27th of this month, 11,472 people have been confirmed to be infected in Tokyo.
Of these, the ratio of those in their 20s and 30s combined was 49.5% by the 27th of this month.
This is an increase of 2.2 points from last month, and one in two is a younger generation in their 20s and 30s.
By age group
, there were 3434 people in their 20s by the 27th, which is 29.9%.
It increased by 1.7 points from last month.
▽ The number of people in their 30s was 2248, which was 19.6%, 0.4 points higher than last month.
Both 20's and 30's were the highest monthly since the beginning of this year.
Expert "It is expected that it will eventually spread to people in their 40s and 50s."
Regarding the situation where infection confirmation continues to increase in Tokyo, Professor Koji Wada of the International University of Health and Welfare, who is a member of the expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and specializes in public health, said, "In the metropolitan area, people in their 20s and 30s The number of infected people is increasing, but it is expected that it will spread to people in their 40s and 50s. The effect of the vaccine is limited until the beginning of the Olympics, and an example of an alpha strain of a mutant virus confirmed in the United Kingdom. However, as you can see, about 1 in 10 people in their 40s and 60s need oxygen for treatment, and about half of them may need an artificial respirator. If the infection spreads, many May be more severe or the bed may be tighter. "
On top of that, "While the number of delta strains of the mutant virus confirmed in India, which is said to be highly infectious, is increasing, if we are not careful, the spread of infection that occurred in Osaka in April may occur in Tokyo again. More rigorous measures will be required, such as having restaurants stop offering alcoholic beverages. "
Regarding the outlook for the cancellation of the priority measures, which is until the 11th of next month, "The future policy will be decided while looking at the infection situation around Tanabata, which is a few days before the deadline. , The current movement of people appears as the spread of infection, so if you look at the current situation where the number of people is increasing in the downtown area, it is expected that more infected people will be reported than now. " I showed my point of view.
On top of that, "As the number of infected people increases, it will become more difficult to secure medical treatment facilities. Unless each person is aware of controlling infection, it will happen that there is no facility to enter when he / she becomes infected." He appealed for the need to continue thorough infection control measures.
Inoculation over 16 years old Begins in Nakano-ku, Tokyo
In Nakano Ward, Tokyo, vaccination with the new coronavirus began on the 28th for all residents aged 16 and over.
Inoculation for all residents aged 16 and over who have no underlying illness will be the earliest start in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
In Nakano Ward, inoculation tickets will be sent to all residents aged 16 to 64 on the 10th of this month, and
from the 15th for people with underlying illnesses
, some occupations such as nursery teachers and kindergarten teachers. From the 22nd, we started
accepting reservations and inoculating all people regardless of these conditions.
Inoculation for general people over 16 years old is the earliest start in the 23 wards of Tokyo.
In Nakano Ward, more than 140 clinics are in charge of individual vaccinations, and of these, people who made reservations visited "Kanenaka Neurosurgery" in the center of Nakano Ward one after another and received vaccinations after a doctor's interview. It was.
A woman in her 40s "I feel better"
A woman in her 40s who finished the vaccination said, "I was living with various anxieties, and I was waiting for my turn with a haze, so I am grateful that I was able to get the vaccination as soon as possible. Has become easier. "
In addition, this woman said, "My father, who lives in Gunma prefecture, has a chronic illness, and I haven't seen him properly for about a year before going from Tokyo, so I hope I can see him around August after the second vaccination. I will continue to take basic measures so that everyone can live with peace of mind, but it feels like the day is approaching when we will be released from the restricted state, if not the original life. It became. "
Male in his thirties "It is important to prepare the inoculation environment for everyone as soon as possible"
A man in his thirties who said he had an underlying illness said, "I feel like I've finally hit the first shot. I'm not relieved if I hit it alone, so I'd like you to make some progress so that you can get an environment where you can inoculate as soon as possible. I think the future will be important from here onward. "
In Nakano Ward, most of the wards in Tokyo started inoculation from people who are in facilities for the elderly, but for all elderly people aged 75 and over, regardless of whether they are in facilities or not. The inoculation started on April 28, and from the 21st of last month, the target was expanded to all elderly people aged 65 and over.
Also, in Nakano Ward, in addition to individual inoculations at more than 140 clinics, group inoculations were carried out in the form of visiting the ward's medical center and 15 inhabitant activity centers at 3 locations each. I think we were able to meet the needs of the elderly, such as "I want to hit" or "I want to hit nearby."
Nakano-ku "Think about the appropriate method each time and make sure it is well known."
Kazuya Takamura, chief of the public relations section of Nakano Ward, said, "People who want to get vaccinated early are at the medical center near Nakano Station, and those who want to get vaccinated nearby are waiting for a patrol format. As a result, I think we were able to meet various needs. The mass inoculation in the patrol was outsourced to an outside doctor, and the doctors in the ward were able to devote themselves to the medical center and individual inoculation, which led to the early inoculation. It has changed, so I would like to think about the appropriate method each time and make it known. "
In Nakano Ward, it is expected that 60% of the inoculation will be completed by September.
We also accept nighttime inoculations
In "Kanenaka Neurosurgery", in addition to daytime vaccination, nighttime vaccination is also accepted from 7 pm to 10 pm so that people returning from work can also receive vaccination, but after 7 pm For the evening section, the reservations that accept 180 people per day are filled up until the middle of next month.
Director "Set various time zones so that you can choose a time that is easy to come to"
Dr. Naosuke Kinnaka, the director of the hospital, said, "We received many reservations for working people, high school students and university students who are doing club activities. Some people find it difficult to come during the day, so we set various time zones. I am trying to choose a time that is easy for me to come in. Now that I know that there is a demand, I would like to do what I can to provide the vaccine as soon as possible. "