Shigeru Omi, chairman of the government subcommittee, appeared on the video distribution site "Nico Nico Live Broadcasting" on the night of the 10th, and the highly infectious mutant virus "Delta strain" became mainstream, and it was reported in places where the infection had not spread so far. He acknowledged that it is necessary to thoroughly implement basic measures.
Among them, Chairman Omi said about the Delta strain, "It is true that the infectivity is getting stronger, but there is no so-called" airborne infection "that can be transmitted just by passing by the road, and this is the place where the risk of infection is high. It is a place where many people gather due to poor ventilation as before. However, due to the increased infectivity, there have been few reports of infections such as the underground sales floor of department stores, hair cutting scenes, and study schools. Infections are actually occurring in the scene as well. It is necessary to take more care than ever before, such as wearing masks, ventilation, and avoiding 3 denseness, which have been taken individually. " I pointed out.
In addition, Chairman Omi said that "breakthrough infection", in which infection is confirmed more than two weeks after vaccination, has been reported in Japan and overseas. It means that it has a considerable effect of preventing death and death. Compared to that, the effect of preventing onset and infection may be slightly reduced. It also means that the vaccinated person protects himself and others. I would like you to wear a mask for a while. "