1 Metropolitan and 3 prefectural governors Call for cancellation of travel and homecoming principles and vaccination

As the outbreak continues to spread in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the three prefectures have put together a joint message calling for the cancellation of travel and homecoming principles and cooperation for active vaccination.

The governors of Tokyo, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa held an online meeting on the night of the 3rd to discuss measures against the new coronavirus.

Among them, the number of new positives confirmed in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures increased to 36,484 in the week up to 31st last month, showing that the number has nearly tripled from 2 weeks ago.

Then, he put together a joint message calling for thorough countermeasures, saying that the infection is spreading at an unprecedented rapid rate due to the influence of the mutant virus.

In this, we call on all citizens of Tokyo and prefectures to cancel or postpone travel and homecoming in principle, refrain from moving across the border between the city and prefecture as much as possible, and actively vaccination.

In addition, about half of the infected people are in their 20s and 30s, and since infections through dinner are common, we are calling for people to stop drinking on the streets and eating and drinking with a large number of people.

Furthermore, as the number of people in their 40s and 50s who are hospitalized with a high risk of aggravation is increasing, we request that they take thorough measures and consult immediately if they have any symptoms.

Governor Koike "Issues of the Current Measures Law Relief Law Amendment Time to Discuss"

At the meeting, Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "I have experienced many declarations of emergency in the fight against corona, but how do I understand the behavior of the citizens of Tokyo?" It's always a "request-based" decision to limit while receiving. "

On top of that, "I feel painfully that the issues of the current Special Measures Law have been highlighted again in the midst of various movements in the current situation. I feel that it is time to discuss the need for law revisions." Said.

After the meeting, Governor Koike told reporters about these remarks, "We are still in a situation where it is difficult to get the effect if we talk about'just asking'from everyone for such a long time."

In addition, reporters asked, "Some people are discussing the introduction of'lockdown'= city blockade, but what do you think?" I've come to the point. I've always said that there are a wide range of challenges and that we should talk about the essence. "

Governor Kuroiwa "Last patience until the end of August"

Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture said, "The Delta strain, which is currently spreading, is fundamentally different from the previous ones and has a very strong infectivity. Please do not look sweet."

In addition, "If you do not cooperate in refraining from going out and controlling the flow of people, the number of infected people will increase further. In case of emergency, you may not be able to receive emergency medical care and you may not be able to save your life. I would like to ask for your last patience until the end of August. "

Governor Kumagai "Each citizen of the prefecture takes measures to prevent infection"

Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture explained that the average number of newly infected people in the prefecture in the last week was about 700 per day, which is about twice as fast as the previous week. The number of patients with severe moderate symptoms who require oxygen administration is increasing day by day. The number of severely ill patients is finally increasing. The plan for securing beds has been changed to the maximum level. However, we must limit the acceptance of hospitalization for emergency patients. "

On top of that, "I would like you to cancel or postpone travel and homecoming across prefectures in principle so as not to damage the medical care provision system in areas other than 1 prefecture and 3 prefectures. The vaccination rate is steadily advancing. Therefore, I would like to make sure that the stage will change in a visible manner. "In order to ask the citizens of the prefecture for their cooperation, it is necessary to fully explain the future outlook.

After the meeting, Governor Kumagai told reporters, "It is expected that some patients, including Corona, will not be able to receive the best medical care due to the tighter beds, so each citizen of the prefecture will take measures to prevent infection. Therefore, it is important not to create such patients. I would like you to accept that your actions are directly linked to someone's life, review your schedule, and pay close attention to your actions. " I did.

Governor Ohno "I haven't been able to keep up with the people at medical institutions."

Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture said, "It is a very serious situation, with the number of new positives exceeding 6,000 for the first time in the last week. Furthermore, the pace of increase in infected people is so fast that people at medical institutions are keeping up with it. If you try to force it, there is a possibility that medical care other than Corona will collapse. It is urgent to prevent middle-aged people from becoming seriously ill in order to prevent medical care from facing a crisis. I want to raise it. "