At a monitoring conference in Tokyo, experts explained that the number of new positives in Tokyo is still extremely high, and that the number of inpatients and critically ill patients remains at a high level. If it starts to increase again, it will be a crisis situation. "
During the meeting, experts maintained the infection status and medical care provision system in Tokyo at the highest alert level of the four levels.
Regarding the infection status, he explained that the 7-day average of new positives was about 1986 on the 8th, which was a decrease to 60% on the 1st of this month a week ago, but it is still extremely high.
After that, he called for thorough infection control measures at schools, etc., saying, "Since the new semester has begun, there is concern about the spread of infection from children to parents as a result of increased contact opportunities due to attending school." ..
In addition, among those aged 12 and over who are eligible for vaccination in Tokyo, 49.8% of those who completed the vaccination twice as of the 7th, while some people who became positive after vaccination were confirmed as "inoculation". After that, it is necessary to avoid behaviors with a high risk of infection and take careful measures such as wearing a mask. "
On the other hand, experts on the medical care provision system explained that as of the 8th, there were 4008 inpatients and 252 severely ill patients, both of which remained at high levels.
He also pointed out that "the situation where it is difficult to accept emergency transportation and hospitalization of patients who have deteriorated during home medical treatment continues, and there is a big obstacle to emergency transportation and acceptance of patients with urgent injuries and illnesses." bottom.
He also stated that he should continue to take thorough measures, saying, "If the medical care provision system is tight and the number of new positives starts to increase again, it will be a crisis situation."
Governor Koike "Autumn of vacation is also unnecessary and refrain from going out urgently"
During the monitoring meeting, Governor Koike said, "September is a very good season for holidaymakers, but now we ask you to refrain from going out unnecessarily and wear a mask properly when you have to go out. However, please be careful about basic infection control measures such as hand washing. I would like people who have completed vaccination to take thorough measures without being relaxed. "