Comparing the number of newly infected people with the new coronavirus on average for one week, it continues to decrease nationwide, mainly in areas with a large population such as Tokyo and Osaka, while it is increasing in 21 prefectures such as Hokkaido and Kyushu. , 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.

In the whole country,


▽ in the week until 31st of last month, 1.17 times compared to the previous week,


▽ 1.04 times on 7th of this month,


▽ 1.06 times on 14th of this month, increasing from the previous week for 3 consecutive weeks. ,


▽ This month 21st is 0.85 times,


▽ By 28th, it is 0.94 times, which is a gradual decrease for 2 consecutive weeks, and the average number of newly infected people per day is about 39,776.



The number of infected people has decreased from the same level in 26 prefectures including populous areas such as Tokyo and Osaka, while it has increased in 21 prefectures such as Kyushu and parts of Tohoku, Hokkaido and Hokuriku.

Okinawa Prefecture has the highest number of infected people per 100,000 population in Japan

In Okinawa prefecture,


▽ one week until 14th of this month was 1.17 times the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month was 1.04 times, increasing for 5 consecutive weeks, but


▽ by 28th, it was flat at 1.00 times. increase.



The number of newly infected people per day is about 1372, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 654.39, which is the highest in the whole country.

Status of Kanto 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures

In Tokyo,


▽ the week until the 14th of this month was 1.01 times the previous week,


▽ the 21st of this month was 0.79 times, and


▽ by the 28th, it was 0.86 times, decreasing for 2 consecutive weeks. The number of newly infected people is about 5051.



In Kanagawa prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.03 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.80 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.86 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2726. increase.



In Saitama prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.01 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.73 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.87 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2157. increase.



In Chiba prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 0.96 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.72 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.90 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 1678. increase.

In Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures

In Osaka prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.05 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.81 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.91 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2908. increase.



In Kyoto prefecture


, the week until the 14th of this month is 1.00 times the previous week, the


21st of this month is 0.89 times, and the


28th is 1.05 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 859. It has become.



In Hyogo prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.06 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.88 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.87 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is 1479. ..

Status of Tokai 3 prefectures

In Aichi prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.07 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.81 times, and


▽ by 28th is 1.02 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2220. It has become.



In Gifu prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.10 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.89 times, and


▽ by 28th is 1.04 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is 569. It has become.



In Mie prefecture


, the week until 14th of this month is 1.04 times that of the previous week,


▽ 21st of this month is 0.85 times, and


▽ by 28th is 0.87 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 447. increase.

Areas where the number of infected people is increasing

In Hokkaido


, the week up to the 14th of this month is 1.13 times that of the previous week, the


21st of this month is 1.10 times, and the week


up to the 28th of this month is 1.08 times.



The number of newly infected people per day is about 2654, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 355.62, which is the third highest in the country.



In Hiroshima prefecture


, the week until the 14th of this month is 1.12 times the previous week, the


21st of this month is 0.91 times, and the


28th is 0.94 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 939. increase.



In Fukuoka prefecture


, the week until the 14th of this month is 1.11 times the previous week, the


21st of this month is 0.87 times, and the


28th is 1.03 times, and the number of newly infected people per day is about 2259. It has become.



In Saga prefecture


, the week up to the 14th of this month is 1.28 times that of the previous week, the


21st of this month is 1.09 times, and the


28th of this month is 0.89 times.



The number of newly infected people per day is about 431, and the number of infected people per 100,000 population in the last week is 372.18, which is the second highest in Japan after Okinawa Prefecture.



In addition, ▽ Ishikawa prefecture is 1.22 times the previous week for the week until the 28th, ▽ Shimane prefecture is 1.21 times, ▽ Nagasaki prefecture is 1.23 times, ▽ Oita prefecture is 1.21 times, etc. It has become.

Professor Hamada, Tokyo Medical University "There is a high possibility that the number of infected people will increase again."

Atsuro Hamada, a specially appointed professor at Tokyo Medical University, who is familiar with infectious diseases, said, "For the past one or two weeks, the number has decreased nationwide, but there are a few more places where it has turned to an increase. During the long holidays, there will be more contact between people and more opportunities to travel, so it is highly likely that the number of infected people will increase again. "



For the first time since the infection of the new corona began, Professor Hamada said, "It's okay to have a dinner or travel for the first time in a long time." No, but don't forget that you are having a long holiday during the 6th wave of infection, and enjoy taking preventive measures. Since there are regional differences in the infection situation, the area where you act during the holidays It is important to check the infection status and make sure that you are not infected by inspection. Also, take measures such as masking, washing your hands, and avoiding congestion to some extent than usual. If you come back from a trip and feel unwell, I would like you to have an examination at a medical institution as soon as possible and have a medical examination. "