On the 24th, it was confirmed that 4220 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, which was 157 fewer than Tuesday a week ago and fell below the same day of the previous week for two consecutive days.
Regarding this, Professor Koji Wada of the International University of Health and Welfare, who is a member of the expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, said, "In Tokyo, the further rapid increase has been suppressed to some extent, but it is still not in the decreasing phase. The positive rate remains high at over 20%, and it seems that there are many infected people who have not been tested. Even if the situation remains flat, the number of infected people and severely ill people has accumulated. The medical situation will not improve, so we must bring the number of infected people to a declining trend. "
Regarding the situation nationwide, "In the regions where the infection situation has been relatively calm and the guards for countermeasures have been lowered, the influence of Obon's homecoming has begun to appear, and the infection is spreading rapidly. There is a shortage of materials for medical institutions. The medical system is becoming stricter, as some are doing it, but it is difficult to get support from other prefectures as it is expanding nationwide. Under the leadership of the governor, to reduce contact opportunities as soon as possible. It is important to take strong measures. "
It is important to tell why it is a “declaration” for cooperation
Under these circumstances, Professor Wada commented that the expansion of the target area such as the state of emergency is being considered. It is important to tell if it is necessary. Since there is a limit to the expansion of the medical system, it is required that the prefectures take the initiative in reducing the infection itself as soon as possible. " bottom.
Infection control measures changed with the appearance of "Delta strain" Reconfirm
Regarding the measures required of individuals, "I think there is a part where each individual decides the rules for infection control in a year and a half after the spread of infection, but with the advent of Delta strains, those rules have changed. I would like you to reconfirm that you are completely avoiding situations such as talking with other people without a mask, gathering, and eating. "