On the 29th, 476 new coronavirus infections were confirmed in Tokyo, surpassing the same day of the previous week for 10 consecutive days.

Experts expressed a strong sense of crisis, saying, "The infection situation can worsen at a fast pace and there is concern about the re-spreading of the infection."

Confirmation of infection in Tokyo ↑ continues from the same day of the week last week

In Tokyo, which has shifted to priority measures such as prevention of spread, new infection confirmations are increasing, and on the 29th, 476 infection confirmations were announced.

This is 41 more than Tuesday a week ago.

In response to this situation, on the 29th, executives and experts gathered to discuss the analysis of the infection situation and future measures.

Expert "Infection situation may worsen at a fast pace"

Among them, Mitsuo Kaku, a specially appointed professor of Tohoku Medical and Pharmaceutical University, who chairs the "Expert Board" in Tokyo, said, "The population of the nighttime population, which is considered to be a high risk, is rapidly increasing from 22:00 to 24:00. It's as high as a week after the second emergency was lifted. The infection situation can worsen at a fast pace. There are concerns about re-spreading the infection. "



He also said that a virus with a mutation of "L452R" confirmed in India "is showing signs of increase in Tokyo, and there is concern about rapid replacement in the future," he said, calling for caution.

Deputy Governor Tarao "The number of new positives is increasing and we cannot predict it."

After that, a press conference was held with the attendance of Tokyo executives and experts, and during this, Deputy Governor Tarao, who was hospitalized due to excessive fatigue and continued to rest, said, "The number of new positives is increasing. It doesn't stop. There is concern about re-expansion and it is unpredictable. On the other hand, vaccination is progressing and the infection rate of elderly people is clearly decreasing. He expressed his intention to strengthen measures specialized for young people and middle-aged and older people.

Regarding Governor Koike, Deputy Governor Tarao said at a press conference, "I am currently absent because I need to take a rest at the direction of a doctor. I am aware that we are still doing our best, including the above. "



When asked by reporters, "Are you infected with the new coronavirus?", He said, "At least I haven't heard."

Deterioration of infection situation "Request for total suspension of liquor provision" No specific mention

At the time of shifting to the priority measures such as prevention of spread, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government requested that the provision of alcohol be completely stopped if the infection situation worsened.

Regarding this, the experts and executives of the city who held the press conference were repeatedly asked by the reporters, "What kind of situation should we make?"



On the other hand, Professor Kaku said, "The contents of new infected people are changing. It is necessary to determine the trend for a while based on the infection situation," based on the fact that the number of infections among the elderly is decreasing. Said.



In addition, Mr. Yasushi Kuronuma, Director General of the General Affairs Bureau, said, "We will make a comprehensive decision as the capital. We will make a decision with the advice of experts, not just the administration. At this point, we would like to see the situation for a while. I'm worried. "



There was no specific mention of what the situation would be like.

Around Tokyo ...?

Chiba Kanagawa compared to the same day of the week last week ↑

This is the infection status of local governments around Tokyo.


▽ In Chiba prefecture, 92 new cases were confirmed, and the number of infected people was less than 100 for the first time in a week, but the number increased by 18 from Tuesday a week ago.


▽ In Saitama Prefecture, 76 people were confirmed to be infected, a decrease of 17 people compared to Tuesday a week ago.


In addition


, 181 people were confirmed to be infected in Kanagawa prefecture.

The number of infected people announced on the 1st fell below 200 following the 28th, but increased by 18 from Tuesday a week ago, surpassing the same day of the previous week for 4 consecutive days.

Signboard installed at the opening of the beach Kanagawa / Fujisawa

Under these circumstances, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which is visited by more than 1.5 million beachers every year, will open a beach for the first time in two years.

Prior to this, on the 29th, city officials set up signboards on Katasekaigan and other places with rules set by the city and beach associations.

The signboard


▽ drinking was not that and other than the house of the sea


that is the volume of becoming not as musical equipment ▽ to loud reduce


it


▽ a large tent that lead to dense that you do not use


, such as has been written.

We are also calling for

the prevention of water accidents and

heat stroke



so as not to increase the burden on medical personnel

.

Yoshifumi Kimura, chief of the Fujisawa City Tourism Division, said, "It is important not to increase the number of infected people even if a beach is opened due to the corona virus. I would like you to follow the rules so that you can achieve both."

Katase Higashihama Beach and Katase Nishihama / Kugenuma Beach in Fujisawa City will be held on the 3rd of next month, and Tsujido Beach will be held on the 17th of next month.







Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura “Declare again to Tokyo if necessary”

At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said about the infection situation in Tokyo, where the number of newly infected people is increasing. We must do it, "he pointed out, and reiterated the idea of ​​considering issuing another emergency declaration to Tokyo if necessary.



On the other hand, "I have to think about whether the number of people staying at night will really decrease just by asking for a declaration. It hasn't been a long time since I canceled the previous declaration, so I will analyze how it will be effective to issue it again soon. We have to do it, "he said. When making a declaration, he acknowledged that it is necessary to consider whether sufficient effects such as reducing the number of people at night can be obtained.