An expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, which advises on measures against the new coronavirus, was held for the first time since the fourth state of emergency was declared in Tokyo.
At the expert meeting, the current infection situation was evaluated as "the spread of infection in the Tokyo metropolitan area is remarkable, and there is concern about the impact on the surrounding area and the whole country."
In addition, as a result of genetic analysis of some samples of infected persons by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, etc. regarding the mutated new coronavirus "Delta strain" found in India, it was confirmed in the week up to the 12th about the previous week. It turned out that it increased 1.7 times.
Number of infected people in the Greater Tokyo Area About two-thirds of the whole country
By region, the number of newly infected people continues to increase in Tokyo, with the majority in their 20s and 40s, and the number of hospitalized patients continues to increase.
The number of seriously ill people in Tokyo is at the same level as the peak of the 4th wave of infection last time in their 40s and 50s, and it is expected that it will take at least two weeks for the state of emergency to take effect. It is required to secure a medical system on the premise of the spread of infection.
Currently, the number of infected people in the metropolitan area accounts for about two-thirds of the whole country, and it is necessary to take thorough measures to prevent the spread of the infection to the surrounding areas and the whole country.
In Okinawa Prefecture, where the declaration is continuing, the number of newly infected people is declining, but the usage rate of severely ill beds continues to be severe, and it is necessary to continue to pay close attention.
Furthermore, in Kansai, the spread of infection has become clear earlier this month, and the number of people in Osaka at night is at the same level as in mid-March, just before the fourth wave of infection when medical care was in crisis. , There is concern that the spread of infection will continue.
In addition to the Tokyo metropolitan area and Kansai, the number of infected people is increasing in Hokkaido, Aichi, Fukuoka, etc., and there are concerns about rebound.
Mutant virus "Delta strain" Nearly half in Tokyo
At the expert meeting, multiple clusters of the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India, which has strong infectivity, were reported, and the ratio of the mutant virus "Delta strain" to the whole in the test was about 11% nationwide, and it is said that it will be replaced in the future. According to the estimated data provided by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, it is close to half in Tokyo.
For this reason, the expert meeting called for caution when returning home or traveling across prefectural borders, even during four consecutive holidays, summer vacation, and Obon holidays, in order to prevent the spread of infection in the Tokyo metropolitan area. ..
In addition, it has been suggested that the risk of infection increases by participating in multiple meals involving a large number of people, eating and drinking for a long time, and drinking alcohol, and clusters have been observed in workplaces and schools. I reiterated that it is necessary to take thorough measures against infection in Japan.
The number of people infected with "Delta strain" increased 1.7 times.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has commissioned local governments nationwide to extract some samples of people infected with the new coronavirus and perform more detailed genetic analysis than PCR tests to investigate the spread of mutant viruses.
As a result of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare collecting reports received from local governments during the week up to the 12th, it was found that a total of 133 people nationwide were infected with the mutant virus "Delta strain" found in India. That is.
The number reported in the previous week is 53, 66% higher.
▽ Tokyo has the largest number of 38 people,
followed by
▽ Chiba prefecture with 28 people,
▽ Osaka prefecture with 13 people,
▽ Saitama prefecture with 7 people,
▽ Kanagawa prefecture, Kagoshima prefecture, Okinawa prefecture with 6 people
▽ Tottori prefecture with 5 people,
▽ Ibaraki prefecture, Kyoto prefecture, Hyogo prefecture 4 people
▽ Aichi prefecture 3 people,
▽ Yamanashi prefecture, Fukuoka prefecture 2 people
▽ Tochigi prefecture, Ishikawa prefecture, Gifu prefecture, Shizuoka prefecture, Hiroshima prefecture 1 person each.
Some data suggest that the Delta strain is becoming more widespread.
As a result of PCR tests on infected persons by local governments nationwide, infection with the new coronavirus having the same "L452R" mutation as the Delta strain was confirmed in the week leading up to the 12th, totaling 2450 nationwide. In humans, it surged 1.7 times compared to the previous week.
Newly infected people are increasing
According to the materials presented at the expert meeting, the number of newly infected people in the week up to the 13th is 1.32 times that of the previous week, and the increasing trend is remarkable.
A state of emergency has been declared.
▽ Tokyo has a remarkable increasing trend of 1.31 times, while
▽ Okinawa Prefecture has continued to decrease at 0.86 times.
Among the areas where the spread prevention emphasis measures have been applied, in the Tokyo metropolitan area
▼ Kanagawa Prefecture is 1.47 times,
▼ Saitama Prefecture is 1.28 times,
▼ Chiba Prefecture is 1.21 times,
▼ Osaka also 1.41 times and
pronounced each increasing trend It has become.
The current infection status is as follows: per 100,000 population, the number of newly infected people in a week until the 13th
is 39.75 in Tokyo, which is the only guideline for "Stage 4" where the infection status is the most serious in Japan. There are more than
15 people in
Kanagawa prefecture, 24.07 people,
Okinawa prefecture 23.06 people, and
Chiba prefecture 19.17 people, which is the standard for "Stage 3".
▼ There are 11.91 people nationwide.
Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura "Re-expansion of infection is spreading nationwide"
At the beginning of the expert meeting, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "The increase in the number of newly infected people is particularly remarkable in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and it continues to increase not only in Tokyo but also in the surrounding three prefectures. The bed usage rate of severely ill people is still severe. Furthermore, infections are increasing in Kansai, Hokkaido, Aichi, and Fukuoka, and the re-expansion of infections is spreading nationwide. "
On top of that, "It's the season for homecoming and traveling, but I want you to be careful about meeting people you don't usually meet. Also, the people should thoroughly avoid high-risk behavior such as drinking alcohol with multiple people. I would like to ask all of you for your cooperation. "
Chair Wakita "Please refrain from going out as much as possible during the four consecutive holidays, the Olympics, and summer vacation."
Chairman Takaji Wakita, who met after the expert meeting, said, "There are not so many people aged 65 and over who are admitted to the hospital because of vaccination, but those who become seriously ill in their 40s and 50s. The number of patients is increasing at a rate. It is not without the risk of aggravation even for non-elderly people. If the number of infected people increases, the number of hospitalizations will increase and the bed will become tighter. Some people will become more serious. It is important to control the number of infected people until the vaccine spreads to the lower generations. "
Regarding the future, Chair Wakita said, "At today's meeting, it was argued that it is important to reduce not only the flow of people but also the chances of contact between people as much as possible. The number of delta strains of mutant virus is increasing. There is a possibility that the number of infected people will continue to increase for a while. There will be four consecutive holidays, the Olympics, and summer vacation, so please refrain from going out as much as possible. I want you to watch the game on TV while spending time with the number of people. "
“Now is on the verge of being no longer valid with conventional infection control measures”
Professor Koji Wada of the International University of Health and Welfare, a member of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting, said that the number of new coronavirus infections confirmed in Tokyo on the 14th exceeded 1,000 on the 14th. Before the declaration was issued, it seems that the increase in the number of people due to self-restraint and other factors has had an impact. In particular, clusters are occurring through club activities at corporate meetings and dinners, and at educational sites. I get the impression that the infection is spreading in everyday life rather than in a specific area. "
On top of that, "There is a tendency for the number of people in their 40s and 50s who have not been vaccinated yet to have underlying diseases to increase. Furthermore, the number of hospitalized patients in their 20s and 30s who have a lot of activity is the third infection. It should be noted that the number of waves has increased from the 4th wave. It means that the replacement with the mutant virus "Delta strain" confirmed in India is progressing, and the conventional infection countermeasures are no longer valid. Since the outbreak of the new corona began, the infection is most likely to spread, especially in the younger generation. Be careful not to get infected in front of the widespread spread of the vaccine to all generations. It is more important than ever to take thorough measures against infections, and now is the brink. ”He emphasized the need to take thorough measures against infections.
In addition, as a point to note as the four consecutive holidays, summer vacation, and the Olympic Games are approaching, "I think some people are planning a trip to this summer, but they do not cross the prefectural border and move alone with their families. I want you to stay at this place. I want you to watch the game with your family alone, not in a place where many people gather to support the Olympics. "