Comparing the weekly average number of new coronavirus infections, the number has been increasing nationwide for the first time in about a month and a half, and almost all of them are higher than the previous week in 44 prefectures.

Based on the number of infected people announced by local governments in each region, NHK has summarized the trend of the number of newly infected people on average per week compared to the previous week.

Increasing trend for the first time in about a month and a half nationwide

▽ Week to March 3 is 0.92 times compared to the previous week,


▽ March 10 is 0.86 times,


▽ March 17 is 0.90 times,


▽ March 24 is 0.76 times, 6 consecutive weeks Although it had been on a gradual downward trend, it


was 1.17 times by March 31, showing an increasing trend for the first time in about a month and a half.



The number of new infections per day was approximately 45,345, an increase of more than 6,500 from the previous week.



In addition, 44 prefectures, including most prefectures to which priority measures have been applied, have been flat or increasing.

Areas where priority measures were lifted on March 21

In the 18 prefectures where the priority measures were lifted on March 21, the number of infected people increased from the previous week except for Kagawa prefecture.



[Tokyo]


▽ The week until March 17 was 0.87 times that of the previous week, and


▽ March 24 was 0.78 times, showing a gradual downward trend for 6 consecutive weeks, but


▽ March 31 Up to 1.19 times, it is on the increase.


The number of newly infected people per day is about 7530, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 375.22, which is the second highest in Japan after Okinawa Prefecture.



[Kanagawa Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.92 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.72 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.01 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 3811.



[Saitama Prefecture]


▽ The week until March 17th is 0.97 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24th is 0.81 times, and


▽ By March 31st, it is 1.23 times.


The number of newly infected people per day is about 3766, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 358.94, which is the third highest in Japan after Okinawa Prefecture and Tokyo.



[Chiba]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.91 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.74 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.17 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 2603.



[Osaka]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.82 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.66 times,


▽ By March 31 is 1.10 times, and the


number of newly infected people per day is about 3521. It has become a person.



[Kyoto]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.88 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.66 times,


▽ By March 31 is 1.28 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 883.



[Hyogo Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.80 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.70 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.09 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 1847.



[Aichi Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.80 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.75 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.14 times, and


new infected people per day The number is 2512.



[Gifu Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.89 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.80 times,


▽ By March 31 is 1.24 times, and


new infected people per day The number is 479.



[Hokkaido]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.92 times the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.93 times,


▽ By March 31, the number has increased 1.20 times, and the


number of newly infected people per day is about 1712.



[Others]


▽ Aomori prefecture is 1.08 times the previous week in the week until March 31,


▽ Ibaraki prefecture is 1.01 times,


▽ Tochigi prefecture is 1.25 times,


▽ Gunma prefecture is 1.12 times,


▽ Ishikawa prefecture is 1.15 times .

,


▽ Shizuoka prefecture is 1.11 times,


▽ Kagawa prefecture is 0.95 times,


▽ Kumamoto prefecture is 1.19 times.

“Cancelled before March 21st” “Not applicable” areas

Almost all areas where priority measures were lifted before March 21 and areas where they were not applied are on an increasing trend.



[Okinawa Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.91 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 1.06 times, and


▽ By March 31 is 1.32 times.


The number of newly infected people per day is about 868, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 414.18, which is the highest in the whole country.



[Hiroshima Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 1.09 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.90 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.37 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 898.



[Fukuoka Prefecture]


▽ Week until March 17 is 0.89 times that of the previous week,


▽ March 24 is 0.75 times,


▽ By March 31, it is 1.25 times, and


new infected people per day The number is about 2117.



[Others]


▽ Akita prefecture is 1.35 times the previous week in the week until March 31,


▽ Yamagata prefecture is 1.47 times,


▽ Niigata prefecture is 1.34 times,


▽ Yamanashi prefecture is 1.40 times,


▽ Mie prefecture is 1.45 times .

,


▽ Shimane prefecture is 1.61 times,


▽ Saga prefecture is 1.66 times,


▽ Miyazaki prefecture is 1.47 times,


▽ Kagoshima prefecture is 1.67 times, and the


rate of increase is relatively large.

Expert "Signs of rebound are seen"

Atsuro Hamada, a specially appointed professor at Tokyo Medical University, who is familiar with infectious diseases, said, "I can't say that I have to see if the increase will continue for another week, but at this stage it seems like the beginning of a rebound. In addition, the number of infected people has increased because the priority measures such as prevention of spread have been lifted and the cherry blossoms are in bloom and many people gather every year. 』Is increasing, and various factors are integrated and there are signs of rebound."



Regarding the future infection situation, "If infection control measures are not taken and the vaccination rate does not increase, the 6th wave will be prolonged until the end of the long holidays, and at that point it will be called the 7th wave. However, I think there is a possibility that the number of infected people will be around the beginning of February. Each person will continue to take preventive measures and increase the inoculation rate to end the 6th wave early and prevent it from becoming the 7th wave. I think it will be the most important key. "



Regarding the points to note at this time, Professor Hamada said, "It's perfectly fine to see the cherry blossoms while taking a walk outside, but if you want to see the cherry blossoms in a crowd, wear a mask and eat and drink under the cherry blossom trees. It's better to avoid it. It's time for a welcome party, but it's also important to limit the number of people to a certain extent and finish it in a short time so that if you feel sick even a little, you won't attend the party. "