The metropolitan area's 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures are requesting the national government to review the length of hospital stay in order to avoid straining the beds if there are more infected people than expected while the number of confirmed infections of the new coronavirus is increasing rapidly. It was decided to do.

The governors of Tokyo and other metropolitan areas held a video conference on the night of the 7th, confirming that the infection with the new coronavirus was rapidly replaced by the Omicron strain, and that the number of infected people was increasing rapidly.



After that, each governor commented on the need for new countermeasures tailored to the characteristics of the Omicron strain.



In addition, if an infected person exceeds expectations, the frequency of health observations for people undergoing home medical treatment or overnight medical treatment, which is required once a day in principle, is required to ease the work concentrated on the health center. We decided to request shortening of hospitalization period in order to reduce the number of patients and avoid the tightness of the bed.



Governor Koike said, "The fight against Corona has entered a new phase, and I think it is important to take measures with a sense of speed. ..

Governor Chiba Kumagai "It is important to change the rules early"

Governor Kumagai of Chiba Prefecture said at a video conference, "It is important to change the rules as soon as possible after imagining the scene where the number of people infected with Omicron strains will increase rapidly. I would like the government to help secure the health care provision system by relaxing the requirements. "



Regarding the drug "Molnupiravir" approved for use in Japan, "It is quite possible that the follow-up after prescription is a burden and the medical institution does not become active in the prescription itself. I want them to be able to observe the health of patients after prescription and report any abnormalities to medical institutions. "

Governor Kanagawa Kuroiwa "Beware of three consecutive holidays"

Governor Kuroiwa of Kanagawa Prefecture told reporters after the meeting, "I have to say that the number of community-acquired infections has increased at a rapid pace in recent days and has already entered the sixth wave. Where is the Omicron strain? But I want you to be careful about the three consecutive holidays from tomorrow with the awareness that you are there. "



On the other hand, regarding the restraint of social activities such as limiting the number of people for dinner, he said, "We have imposed various regulations so far, but if it is prolonged, we will not be able to hear it." I want you to thoroughly implement basic measures such as. "



Regarding the fact that infections are occurring one after another at US military bases in Japan, "The fundamental problem is that there is a status of forces agreement, and the rules in Japan are not applied even though we are in Japan. I would like to ask you to keep the same standards again. "

Governor Saitama Ohno "Crisis Situation"

In a video conference, Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture said, "We believe that the infection is spreading rapidly 1.5 times faster than the time of the 5th wave last summer, and we are in a critical situation. Infections are increasing at an unprecedented speed, and the replacement with Omicron strains is progressing rapidly, so I would like to ask the citizens of Saitama, the citizens of Tokyo, and businesses to cooperate in protecting their loved ones with one voice in one metropolitan area and three prefectures. I want to. "