On the 7th, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus exceeded 6,000 in total nationwide, and the infection is spreading in various places.



Even in Tokyo, the number of confirmed infections on the 7th has increased sharply to 922, and during the three consecutive holidays starting on the 8th, the city is calling for thorough infection control measures.

One after another who want free inspection before 3 consecutive holidays

As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly, the pharmacies in Tokyo where you can receive free PCR tests are filled with people who are worried about the infection and who are planning to move to the 3 consecutive holidays from the 8th. I'm visiting.



At pharmacies in Ota Ward, Tokyo, we support free PCR tests and antigen tests in Tokyo that you can take even if you have no symptoms.



From the morning of the 7th, people who were worried about infection and those who were planning to move home during the Golden Week holidays visited one after another for inspection.



A man in his 60s who underwent a PCR test said, "Since the number of infected people in Tokyo is increasing rapidly, I came to receive it because I was worried. It will be saved. "

Tokyo infection surge 12 times more than a week ago

The number of infected people is increasing rapidly in Tokyo.



The number of confirmed infections on the 7th in Tokyo was 922, which is about 12 times that of Friday a week ago.



It is the first time since September 15th last year that more than 900 people have been confirmed to be infected each day.



Of the 922 confirmed infections, 41.8%, 385, were in their 20s.



In addition, 48.2%, or 444 people, were vaccinated twice.



On the other hand, the number of severely ill patients on the 7th, which was calculated according to the Tokyo standard, was the same as on the 6th.

Certified restaurant 11th ~ 4 people per group

In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 7th, and asked for cooperation to limit the number of people to 8 people per group at restaurants currently certified by the city. From January 11th, we have decided to limit the number of users to four.



If you are using more than 5 people, we strongly encourage you to use the "TOKYO Vaccination App" that proves vaccination.



For stores that have not been certified by the city, we will continue to limit the number of users to 4 people per group, and ask for cooperation so that sake will be served by 9 pm.



These measures will be taken until January 31st.

Raise the number of beds at once

The city also revealed that the 7-day average of new positives for Omicron strains up to 6 days was estimated at 150.2.



With an average of more than 100 people for 7 days, the city will increase the number of beds for new corona patients at once in accordance with the predetermined emergency response policy for Omicron strains.



Specifically, we will raise about 2000 beds from the current 4839 beds to 6891 beds, which is said to be the largest in Tokyo.



Of the 6891 beds, 510 beds are 157 more for critically ill patients.



The city will promptly request medical institutions in the city to secure beds.

“High-risk behavior” during the year-end and New Year holidays

It is a case of the year-end and New Year holidays reported at the monitoring meeting on the 6th, what are the most common transmission routes.



▽ Participated in a party of about 100 people ▽ Banquet with 12 people including friends who returned from overseas ▽ It was revealed that they were infected by moving multiple amusement facilities with 20 friends and acting for 5 hours It has become.



The Tokyo Metropolitan Government believes that high-risk behavior combined with the Omicron strain has led to the rapid spread of the infection.

Suspected Omicron strain 5% → 40% or more in 2 weeks

How far has the infection of Omicron strain spread in Tokyo?



According to the city, it is suspected that 132 people, which is 44.6%, are infected with the Omicron strain in the screening test conducted for newly positive people in Tokyo during the week until January 3rd. about it.



The test first confirmed suspicion of Omicron strains during the week leading up to December 20, with a suspicion rate of 5.1%.



In the week leading up to December 27, the following week, the suspicion rate was 9.1%, which means that it increased to 44.6% in two weeks.



In addition, on the 7th, 25 new people who were thought to have been infected with the Omicron strain in the city were confirmed, and the number of people confirmed on the 1st was the highest for 3 consecutive days.

Governor Koike "Entered a new phase"

Regarding the rapid spread of infection with the new corona in Tokyo, Governor Koike said, "We must proceed with the recognition that the fight against corona has entered a new phase." I called for thoroughness.



He added, "Actions to prevent infection will protect not only yourself, but also your family, loved ones, and society." We called for thorough infection control measures such as avoidance of infection.

What is your request for "prevention of spread"?

Regarding the criteria for requesting "priority measures such as prevention of spread," Governor Koike said, "I would like to seek an effective method while listening to the opinions of experts and take appropriate measures."