Comparing the number of new infections with the new coronavirus on average for one week, it has been on a downward trend for the first time in about a month nationwide, and it is lower than the previous week in 38 prefectures.

In some areas, such as the metropolitan area, where the population is large, the number is decreasing, but the number is increasing, and there is a difference in the infection status.

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.

Nationwide

In the whole country, the week up to the 24th of last month was 0.76 times that of the previous week, but it increased to 1.17 times on the 31st of last month, 1.04 times on the 7th of this month, and 1.06 times on the 14th of this month for 3 weeks. It was a continuous and gradual increasing trend.



However, by the 21st, it has been declining again to 0.85 times, and the average number of newly infected people per day is about 42,332.



The number of infected people has leveled off from a decrease in 38 prefectures such as the Tokyo metropolitan area, Kansai, and Tokai, while it has increased in 9 roads and prefectures such as parts of Kyushu and Hokkaido.

Okinawa Prefecture

Okinawa Prefecture, which has the highest number of infected people per 100,000 population, is 1.29 times the previous week for the week until the 7th of this month, 1.17 times for the 14th of this month, and 1.04 times for the week until the 21st, showing an increasing trend for 5 consecutive weeks. It has become.



The number of newly infected people per day is about 1366, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 651.46, which is the highest in the whole country.

1 metropolitan area 3 prefectures

In Tokyo, the week leading up to the 7th of this month was 0.99 times that of the previous week, and on the 14th of this month it was 1.01 times, which was almost flat. The number of newly infected people is about 5905.



In Kanagawa prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.01 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.03 times, and the number of new infections is 0.80 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 3158. increase.



In Saitama prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 0.90 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.01 times, and the number of new infections is 0.73 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2485. increase.



In Chiba prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.03 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 0.96 times, and the number of new infections is 0.72 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 1862. increase.

Kansai

In Osaka prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.06 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.05 times, and the number of new infections is 0.81 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 3187. increase.



In Kyoto prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.04 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.00 times, and the number of new infections is 0.89 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 817. increase.



In Hyogo prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 0.99 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.06 times, and by yesterday it is 0.88 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is 1704.

Tokai

In Aichi prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.00 times the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.07 times, and the number of new infections is 0.81 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2174. increase.



In Gifu prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.17 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.10 times, and the number of new infections is 0.89 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 549. increase.



In Mie prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.19 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.04 times, and the number of new infections is 0.85 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 515. increase.

Other areas

In Hiroshima prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.09 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.12 times, and the number of new infections is 0.91 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 1003. increase.



In Fukuoka prefecture, the week until the 7th of this month is 1.07 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.11 times, and the number of new infections is 0.87 times by the 21st, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2195. increase.



On the other hand, nine roads and prefectures are on the increase, with Hokkaido having 1.15 times the previous week for the week until the 7th of this month, 1.13 times for the 14th of this month, and 1.10 times for the week until the 21st of this month. The number of newly infected people per day is about 2457.



In Saga prefecture, the week up to the 7th of this month is 1.09 times that of the previous week, the 14th of this month is 1.28 times, and the week up to the 21st of this month is 1.09 times.



The number of newly infected people per day is about 487, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 420.24, which is the second highest in Japan after Okinawa Prefecture.



In addition, the week up to the 21st is 1.03 times that of the previous week, 1.28 times that of Tottori prefecture, 1.13 times that of Shimane prefecture, 1.04 times that of Kagawa prefecture, 1.09 times that of Saga prefecture, and 1.10 times that of Nagasaki prefecture. Kagoshima prefecture is 1.05 times.

Professor Tateda of Toho University "Let's stay alert just because of consecutive holidays"

Professor Kazuhiro Tateda of Toho University, a member of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, said that the number of infected people nationwide is declining. Many people are infected and immunized, and many people have immunity. In addition, seasonal factors such as the fact that each person continues to take actions to avoid risks, and that it becomes warmer and it is easier to open windows to ventilate. It seems that the increase has been suppressed due to the overlap. "



On the other hand, people move during the Golden Week holidays, and there is a risk that the number of infected people will increase sharply. We have to keep an eye on how the infection situation in urban areas will change after the Golden Week holidays for the next two or three weeks. "



On top of that, Professor Tateda said, "We should think that the number of infected people is still above the peak of last summer's" 5th wave ", and the virus is still lurking around us. Even when you meet people who you don't usually meet in your vehicle or where you have moved, or when you meet an elderly person who is at high risk of becoming seriously ill, you can continue to take basic infection control measures such as wearing a mask and take consecutive holidays. However, it is important to stay alert. Also, consider finishing vaccination before returning home or traveling. Especially for those who have not been vaccinated, their physical condition such as fever and sore throat It is important to pay attention to the changes, avoid moving if you are not feeling well, and make an early examination to make a diagnosis. "