In Tokyo, 660 new infections were confirmed on the 2nd.
The number of people increased by 98 from last Friday, surpassing the same day of the previous week for 13 consecutive days.
Experts point out that the current status of infection with the new coronavirus is "just now, in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, we are approaching the entrance to the 5th wave of infection."
Professor Kazuhiro Tateda of Toho University, a member of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, commented on the current infection situation. In Tokyo, the average number of infected people per week has exceeded 500, and while the infection situation has entered the most serious "stage 4" state, there is a further increasing trend, and the next week or two. It is highly likely that the number of infected people will increase further. Right now, in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures, we are approaching the entrance to the 5th wave of infection. "
Regarding the situation in other areas, "In Kansai such as Osaka, the situation has stopped declining, and the population staying in the area is increasing, so we must consider that it will start to increase again in a few weeks. In addition, the number of infected people per day continues to be high in Okinawa Prefecture, and it is approaching the end of the decline. I think that the number of people staying at night is increasing, and if you are not careful, there is a high risk that it will lead to a re-increase. " I'm talking.
On top of that, Professor Tateda said, "Even if the number of infected people increases as vaccination progresses, it is possible that the number of serious cases will not increase so much, but the vaccine is not yet widespread. In particular, it is important to pay close attention to the infection situation in the Greater Tokyo Area and take necessary measures without hesitation, including the extension of priority measures such as the prevention of spread, which is due on the 11th of this month, and the issuance of a state of emergency. If the countermeasures are delayed due to this, the situation may become extremely severe. Especially when an emergency declaration is issued, it is necessary for non-spectators to take action as a matter of course. " Did.