On the 7th, the number of confirmed infections exceeded 1000 in Tokyo again.
In the current fifth wave, the infection has spread to the younger generation, and the deaths of people under the age of 50 are increasing.
Especially last month, the ratio reached 30% of the total, the highest ever.
The infection situation in Tokyo is said to be decreasing from one time, but we have compiled the latest information on the analysis and precautions of the current level, future outlook, and the handling of the state of emergency that is approaching the deadline.
1629 new infections in Tokyo
On the 7th, 1629 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, falling below the same day of the previous week for 16 consecutive days.
Tokyo Infected people "declining trend" ...
On the other hand, the number of newly infected people of the new coronavirus announced in Tokyo on the 6th yesterday was 968, which was less than 1000 for the first time in about 50 days since July 19.
The number of infected people has been declining since one time, but experts familiar with infectious disease control said, "It is not a sufficient decrease to improve the medical care provision system, and it may start to increase in the future due to the reopening of schools. We are calling for continued thorough infection control measures.
● Tetsuya Matsumoto, International University of Health and Welfare Professor
▽ about the infected person number tends to decrease from one o'clock
, but I think "itself be infected persons number is reduced is to cut the 1000 people in it really to say that wonder if a good material for, reality to reflect the numbers of some places to be worried about whether the "
▽ about why infected people decrease in the number of
" fairly infection the number of people increased medical care after having a "do not see a clear reason not mean decreased is extremely people flow" It became clear that the scene was also tight. Under these circumstances, it is possible that more people felt that they should avoid getting infected now, avoiding high-risk behavior, and taking cautious behavior. "
▽ about the current level of infection the number
has decreased to based on the high number of such as 5000 people at the time of" peak, to the improvement of the health care provider system still not enough. hospitalized survive if Ukere appropriate treatment The situation that life cannot be saved is still happening. If infection of this scale continues, the number of seriously ill people and deaths may increase. "
▽ Future outlook
" Infection due to reopening of school, etc. It is unlikely that the number of people will decrease as it is because there are factors that increase the number of people. In some cases, it may start to increase in the latter half of this month. "
“Fifth wave” The number of deaths under 50 is increasing
In the current 5th wave, the number of deaths of people in their 50s or younger is increasing in Tokyo, and the ratio reached 30% last month, the highest ever.
There are a number of cases in which people who do not have an underlying illness or whose condition suddenly deteriorates during home medical treatment die.
“Active generation” in their 50s or younger The death toll is the highest by 30% of the total monthly
Last month, the city announced that 200 people had died in Tokyo after being confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus.
By age
group,
▽
1 in 20s ▽
8 in 30s ▽
10 in 40s
▽
39 in 50s
▽
22 in 60s
▽
35 in 70s
▽
59 in 80s
▽ 24 in 90s People
▽ There are two people over 100 years old.
58 people in their 50s or younger accounted for 29% of the total, the highest ever by month.
The number of people who died was the highest. In February, 8 people were in their 50s or younger, 1.6% of the total, and in the 5th wave, the number of people who died even if they were not old is increasing.
Last month, 14 of the 58 people in their 50s or younger were undergoing medical treatment at home, and there have been a series of cases in which their condition deteriorated sharply and they died.
13 people in their 50s or younger "active generation" died without underlying illness
In addition, no one in their 50s or younger was confirmed to have an underlying illness in February, compared to at least 13 last month.
The person in charge of the city said, "In the generation where the inoculation is not as advanced as the elderly, the risk of becoming severe may be increasing due to the influence of the'Delta strain'. Please be aware that there is a risk in all generations." We are calling for thorough infection control measures.
Expert "The number of people who have not been vaccinated and become seriously ill and die is increasing."
Why is the death toll increasing in the working generation under the age of 50?
Professor Kazuhiro Tateda of Toho University, a member of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, said, "Delta strains are highly infectious, and the number of infected people will increase in their 50s or younger due to insufficient vaccine. There is no data that strains in their 50s or younger are particularly likely to become severely ill, but as the number of infected people increases explosively, there are relatively younger generations who become more severely ill and more people die. I have. "
On top of that, Professor Tateda said, "Although it may seem that the number of infected people is decreasing, about 1000 people are reported per day in Tokyo, and the high level continues nationwide. The number of infected people and the number of seriously ill people continue. It is a situation where we have to pay attention to the transition of. "
Corona sequelae survey Nearly half "are" <Tokyo Setagaya>
On the other hand, in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo, we investigated the sequelae of the new coronavirus.
As a result, it was found that about half of infected people have symptoms such as malaise.
As of April, Setagaya Ward conducted a questionnaire survey on the aftereffects of the new coronavirus, targeting patients admitted to hospitals in the ward due to the new coronavirus and residents who had been treated at home, and received 3710 responses. I got it.
According to this, about 1800 people answered that they had sequelae, which is close to half of the total.
By age group, it was high in the 30s to 50s, and more than half answered that they had sequelae.
The most common symptoms are "olfactory disorder" and "malaise" ...
By symptom,
▽ most
common was dysosmia (
54%),
followed by
▽ malaise (50%)
▽ dysgeusia (45%)
▽ cough (34%).
"Younger generation, olfaction disorder" "40s and over, malaise"
Looking at the symptoms by age group,
▽ teens to 30s had the most olfaction disorders, while
▽ over 40s had the most malaise,
and the results showed that the symptoms of sequelae differed depending
on the
age.
Some people have symptoms such as memory loss and hair loss for more than half a year, so the ward will analyze the effects of sequelae and consider countermeasures.
Nobuto Hosaka, Mayor of Setagaya Ward, said, "While there are many people who have sequelae after their symptoms have subsided and have trouble working or living their daily lives, the saucer is not enough. I would like to ask the government for a system in which the treatment of sequelae is carried out in a continuous line with the treatment of the new corona even in clinical practice. "
"Declaration" Deadline for 12th of this month Voices calling for extension from various places
As a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the government has issued a state of emergency to 21 prefectures and has applied priority measures such as prevention of spread to 12 prefectures, all of which have a deadline of 12th this month.
We have decided to take action later this week, but the governor of the area covered by the declaration has called for an extension because it is difficult to cancel.
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture "Difficult to cancel declaration"
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture told reporters on the 7th, "There is a possibility that the infection situation in the prefecture may peak out, but I can not be alert, so I would like to ask for thorough infection control. It shouldn't be done, "he said, reiterating his recognition that it would be difficult to lift the declaration.
After that, Governor Yoshimura announced the policy of deciding the future response of the prefecture based on the government's "basic response policy" by holding a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters as soon as the government decided to handle the declaration.
Governor Kawakatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture "We are not in a situation where we can cancel the declaration"
At a press conference, Governor Kawakatsu of Shizuoka Prefecture said that the number of newly infected people in the prefecture is declining, and said, "I am grateful for the cooperation such as refraining from going out and closing restaurants."
On the other hand, Governor Kawakatsu said that the number of newly infected people and the bed usage rate still far exceed the most serious "Stage 4" in the national index. It's not in the situation. We can't change the form of the declaration unless it reaches the level of Stage 3, "he said, recognizing that he is not in a situation where he can lift the state of emergency, which is due on the 12th of this month. ..
Shizuoka Prefecture plans to request the government to extend the declaration after hearing the opinions of infectious disease specialists.
Governor of Shiga Prefecture Crescent “Future Response Careful Judgment”
At a press conference, the governor of Shiga Prefecture, the Governor of Shiga Prefecture, said about the state of emergency, "I think it has been effective in curbing the flow of people to some extent."
On top of that, "The number of infected people is decreasing, but on the other hand, the beds are tight and there are many home medical treatments. I would like to carefully consider whether to request an extension of the declaration or to enter another stage such as priority measures such as prevention of spread." He said he would like to carefully judge future actions, including whether to request the government to extend the declaration.
Governor Crescent wants to decide the policy of the prefecture within this week based on the infection situation and the opinions of experts.
Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture "Request for extension of declaration"
Governor Yuzaki of Hiroshima Prefecture has announced that he has requested the government to extend the state of emergency.
In Hiroshima prefecture, the number of newly infected people per 100,000 population in the last week up to the 6th has exceeded 50, and although it is reaching its peak, the severe infection situation continues, and the prefecture is urgently due on the 12th of this month. I requested the government to extend the declaration of the situation.
Regarding this, Governor Yuzaki said at a press conference, "The state of emergency has been issued and the number of people at night has decreased. It is important to maintain this state and prevent the infection from spreading again."
On top of that, Governor Yuzaki will live on Saturday, 11th and Sunday, 12th of this month in large-scale commercial facilities and amusement facilities that exceed 10,000 square meters, such as department stores and shopping centers, in order to control the number of people and surely control infection. It has indicated a policy of requesting that it be closed except for stores that sell necessary supplies.
Fukuoka Prefecture “It is difficult to cancel the declaration” Communicated to the government
Fukuoka Prefecture told the government on the 7th that it would be difficult to lift the state of emergency.
The number of newly infected people in the prefecture has been declining for 13 consecutive days, falling below the same day of the previous week, but it is still at a high level.
In addition, the bed usage rate was 62.5% as of the 5th, exceeding 50% of the most serious stage 4.
For this reason, Fukuoka Prefecture told the government on the 7th that it would be difficult to cancel the declaration by the deadline of 12th of this month considering the current infection situation.
The government responded, "We will consider it based on the ideas of the prefecture."
Hiroaki Shiraishi, director of the Fukuoka Prefecture Health and Medical Care Department, said at a press conference, "It is hard to say that we are in a situation where we can cancel the declaration because there are concerns about the re-expansion of infection such as the reopening of schools from the beginning of this month."
Correspondence talks with Prime Minister Suga related ministers Is the urban area extended?
On the evening of the 7th, Prime Minister Suga met with relevant ministers such as Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura at the Prime Minister's Office to analyze the infection status in the target area of the declaration. After the meeting, Minister Nishimura told reporters, "It's a report of the situation."
The government has decided to handle the declaration later this week, but there are views that it will have to be extended in urban areas such as the metropolitan area.