The number of consultations with the "Fever Counseling Center" in Tokyo, which introduces medical institutions to people suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, exceeded the third wave, which was the most frequent so far.
As the number of consultations increases, the number of confirmed infections tends to increase, so the city is becoming more vigilant.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduces medical institutions that can be consulted through the "Fever Counseling Center" for people who do not have a family doctor and are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, such as fever.
The 7-day average number of consultations has continued to increase since late June, when it was about 1000, reaching 2724 as of the 25th.
This is the highest level ever, surpassing the 2676 cases on January 4, which peaked in the third wave of the explosive spread of infection.
Looking at the number of cases per day, the four consecutive holidays until the day before yesterday
were
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3589 cases on the 22nd
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3386 cases on the 23rd
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3192 cases on the 24th
▽ 3323 cases on the 25th,
both exceeding 3000 cases. rice field.
So far, the number of cases has exceeded 3,000, only 3,239 cases on January 3, and the number of consultations has increased rapidly during the four consecutive holidays, and the city is becoming more vigilant.
A person in charge of the city said, "In addition to the fact that there were few medical institutions that could be consulted during consecutive holidays, the spread of infection led to an increase in consultations. As the number of fever consultations increases, the number of confirmed infections tends to increase. There is a situation that is widespread throughout the city, so please take basic measures and refrain from going out. "