As the infection of the new corona continues to spread, the government plans to extend the priority measures such as prevention of spread in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo for 3 weeks until the 6th of next month, and to apply the priority measures to Kochi prefecture as well. We will make a formal decision after consulting with experts.
The number of newly infected people with the new corona was about 98,000 nationwide on the 9th, which is still at a high level.
Prime Minister Kishida told reporters on the 9th, "Although the speed of spread of infection is clearly slowing down, the number of infected people is increasing, and experts point out that there is a risk that the number of seriously ill people will increase later. We still need to be careful about the risk of hindering the maintenance of socio-economic activities. "
In addition, priority measures such as prevention of spread in 13 prefectures such as Tokyo, which are due on the 13th of this month, will be extended for 3 weeks until the 6th of next month, and priority measures will be taken in Kochi prefecture from the 12th of this month to the 6th of next month. Has announced a policy to apply.
On the 10th, the government will consult with the "Basic Countermeasures Policy Subcommittee" made up of experts on infectious diseases, and if approval is obtained, it will be officially decided by the Countermeasures Headquarters after reporting and asking questions in the Diet. I am doing it.
This will expand the coverage of priority measures to 36 prefectures.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Kishida requested Governor Koike of Tokyo and Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture to add about 1000 beds in total in Tokyo and Osaka, and the government will fully secure the necessary medical personnel. Showed the idea to support.
The government, in collaboration with local governments, will work to secure a medical care provision system and accelerate the third vaccination, and will do its utmost to curb Omicron strains.