At a press conference, Governor Koike of Tokyo warned of the re-expansion of the infection, saying that the infection status of the new corona in Tokyo is rapidly being replaced by the BA.2 strain of Omicron strain. He called for thorough preventive measures and consideration of a third vaccination.
According to the screening test in Tokyo, the proportion of viruses suspected to be BA.2 strain of Omicron strain has exceeded half of the new positives in the week until March 21, and the virus is being replaced rapidly. ..
Regarding this, Governor Koike said at a press conference on the 1st, "It is said that the replacement will progress because of the strong infectivity, and the infection will spread to more people in a shorter time. I need to. "
After that, he said, "In the coming season, new employees will be welcomed and the chances of eating and drinking will increase. I would like to ask for a small number of people in a short time at a store certified by the city," and called for continued thorough infection control measures.
In addition, regarding the third vaccination, he said, "It can be expected to have the effect of not only preventing the aggravation but also breaking the chain of infection. I would like to ask you to consider vaccination." rice field.