As the infection situation of the new coronavirus improves, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided on new measures from next month on the 25th.
We will increase the number of people requesting cooperation from restaurants to 8 people per group.
On the other hand, there are also measures to prepare for the 6th wave.
I summarized the latest movements.
To a subsidy of 5,000 yen per night for a trip to the city of Tokyo
Toward the recovery of the tourism industry, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will subsidize 5,000 yen per night for trips to the city of Tokyo and 2,500 yen for one day trip.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has put together a supplementary budget to be submitted to the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly starting next week on the 30th as an effort to secure a medical care provision system in preparation for the sixth wave of infection and to get the economy on track.
Of this amount, for the recovery of the tourism industry
, 3.3 billion yen has been allocated to the business that subsidizes ▽
5,000 yen per night
▽ 2,500 yen per day trip
for
travelers to the city of Tokyo
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At a cost equivalent to 600,000 nights, the city will assess the infection situation and implement it in line with the resumption of "Go To Travel," a measure to stimulate tourism demand in the country.
"Maybe it will be an opportunity to increase the number of tourists."
On the 25th, in Asakusa, Tokyo, where many people such as young people and couples were seen even on weekdays, there were expectations that it would be an opportunity to increase the number of tourists.
Yoshimi Nakatsuka, a souvenir shop, feels that the number of people is increasing day by day after the state of emergency is lifted.
Until September, store sales were about 10% of the average year, but from October they have returned to about half.
Mr. Nakatsuka said, "Although the number of people has increased, I still feel that the purse string is hard. I think more people will buy souvenirs if there is assistance for traveling to Tokyo." I did.
Metropolitan medical care provision system to the lowest alert level
On the 25th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a monitoring meeting in which experts analyze and evaluate the infection status and medical care provision system in Tokyo.
Experts have lowered the coverage system to the lowest alert level of the four levels.
Experts evaluated that "the system for accepting emergency patients is still affected," but summarized that "it is a situation where it is possible to achieve a stable balance with ordinary medical care."
In addition, the alert level for infections, which was lowered to the lowest level on the 28th of last month, was maintained on the 25th.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Monitoring Conference has been held since July last year, but this is the first time that both the infection status and the medical care provision system are at the lowest level.
Expert “Preparing for winter”
At the meeting, experts pointed out the need for measures to prepare for the winter when the risk of spreading the infection is high.
Of these, the "neutralizing antibody drug," which has been approved as a therapeutic drug for mildly ill patients, can be used for home visits to facilities for the elderly in addition to the medical institutions and accommodation facilities that have been used so far. It was pointed out that maintenance was necessary.
In addition, the percentage of newly confirmed infected persons who were asymptomatic increased from 19.3% in the week leading up to the 15th of this month to 26.9% in the following week leading up to the 22nd of this month. However, it is important to note that there is a risk of becoming a source of infection even if there are no symptoms.
In addition, as it is expected that there will be more opportunities for dinner during the year-end and New Year holidays, it is repeatedly enlightened that the risk of infection will increase if a large number of people talk for a long time with the mask off when holding a dinner or drinking party. You need to do it.
In addition, it is necessary to further promote vaccination, and since there is a possibility of infection even after two vaccinations, we will continue to avoid high-risk behavior such as eating and drinking and traveling with people we do not usually meet. It is necessary to thoroughly implement basic infection prevention measures.
Increased the number of people using restaurants to 8 people per group from next month
At the meeting of the New Coronavirus Countermeasures Headquarters held after this, new countermeasures for next month and beyond were decided.
Of these, the number of users seeking cooperation from restaurants will increase from four per group to eight at stores that have been certified by the city.
The period is from 1st of next month to 16th of January next year including the year-end and New Year holidays.
If there are 9 or more people in a group, we will encourage restaurants to use vaccination certificates to reduce the risk of infection.
For non-certified stores, we will limit the number of people to 4 people per group, and we will ask for cooperation to serve sake by 9 pm.
Free PCR test for infection spread
On the other hand, in preparation for the 6th wave, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has decided to free the inspection fee for those who are uneasy at the governor's discretion if there is a tendency for the spread of infection.
In preparation for the 6th wave, we will finally set up about 6 venues, including the third vaccination at a large-scale venue in Tokyo from the middle of next month.
For those who cannot be vaccinated due to health reasons, we have decided to make PCR tests free of charge.
If there is a tendency for the infection to spread, the governor will make it free for those who are worried about the infection.
The capital not only supports economic activities, but also wants to prevent the rapid spread of infection by making the test free of charge before the infection actually spreads, leading to early detection and treatment.
Governor Koike "Catch this machine and prepare for the 6th wave"
Governor Koike of Tokyo said, "We will take this opportunity to calm down the infection and make sure to prepare for the sixth wave."
On top of that, "Once the infection spreads, it will have a great impact not only on the medical care provision system but also on economic activities and the lives of the citizens of Tokyo. However, I would like to ask you to remind yourself that the infection spread during this period last year and to take thorough measures. "