At a monitoring meeting to analyze the infection situation in Tokyo, experts said that while the number of new positives is decreasing, "it is still at a high level, and it is necessary to continue to be cautious about turning to an increase without sufficiently decreasing." I pointed out.
At the meeting on the 21st, experts analyzed the infection situation in Tokyo as "there is a high risk of re-spreading the infection" and maintained the most serious alert level.
The 7-day average of new positives in Tokyo was 6006.3 on the 20th, a decrease of more than 1,300 from the previous week, but experts said, "It is still at a high level and will start to increase without falling sufficiently. We still need to be vigilant. "
In addition, a screening test in Tokyo showed that the proportion of viruses suspected to be of the "BA.2" strain, which is said to be more infectious, among Omicron strains increased further, reaching 85.1% in the week leading up to 11th of this month. It was reported that it became.
Experts pointed out, "In order to prevent re-expansion, it is necessary to avoid actions directly related to infection risk as much as possible, continue basic infection control measures, and promote vaccination in order to prevent re-expansion during the Golden Week holidays." bottom.
On the other hand, the alert level of the medical care provision system was maintained at the second from the top of the four stages, and it was analyzed that "normal medical care is restricted".
Experts said, "The number of new positives aged 65 and over, who are at high risk of aggravation, is still at a high level." It is necessary to flexibly utilize the home care system. "