Request for re-extension of "prevention of spread" in Hokkaido Situation where bed usage rate remains high

Regarding priority measures such as spread prevention, which is due on the 6th of this month, Hokkaido has not seen a declining trend in the bed usage rate and is not in a situation where the measures can be completed. I requested an extension.

At the countermeasures headquarters meeting held on the evening of the 2nd, the person in charge of the road pointed out that while the number of newly infected people is on the decline, the bed usage rate is not on the decline, and it is a type of Omicron strain that is even more infectious. He pointed out that the unpredictable situation continues, such as the first confirmation of infection with a virus called "BA.2".

Based on this, Michi said that it was not in a situation where priority measures such as spread prevention could be completed on the 6th of this month, which is the deadline, and in order to further reduce the number of newly infected people and steadily reduce the burden on medical care, the government was informed. We decided to request that the entire area of ​​Hokkaido be covered and re-extend the measures, and immediately made the request.

Michi intends to continue taking current measures such as requesting restaurants to shorten business hours even after the extension, and if the government decides to extend it, it will decide the specific content based on the basic coping policy. ..

Governor Suzuki said at the Countermeasures Headquarters meeting, "Although the number of newly infected people has started to decrease and the load on beds is not rapidly increasing, outbreaks in medical facilities have continued to be confirmed on all roads. The bed usage rate continues to be high. Yesterday, an infection case of the "BA.2" strain, which is said to be more infectious than the Omicron strain so far, was confirmed in Sapporo city. Given the situation, it cannot be said that the priority measures can be completed on the 6th of next month. "

He added, "The situation is unpredictable. We are in a very important phase to further reduce the number of newly infected people and steadily reduce the medical burden, and we would like to ask for your cooperation again."