Regarding the infection status of the new coronavirus in Tokyo, experts in Tokyo analyzed that "the average of new positives for 7 days increased for the first time in 5 weeks, and it is necessary to pay attention to the trend", and it increased by thorough measures. I called for the need to suppress.
A monitoring meeting for the new coronavirus in Tokyo was held on the 23rd, and the infection status in Tokyo was maintained at the second lowest alert level among the four stages.
The 7-day average of new positives in Tokyo was 1698 as of the 22nd, an increase from the previous week to about 110%.
Experts analyzed that "the average for 7 days has increased for the first time in 5 weeks, and it is necessary to pay attention to future trends including mutant viruses and to suppress the increase by thoroughly implementing infection control measures."
Also, regarding wearing a mask, "Towards the summer, from the viewpoint of preventing heat stroke, it is not necessary to wear it uniformly outdoors, but if you cannot secure a distance of 2 meters or more with a person and have a conversation, It is recommended to wear it. "
On the other hand, the medical care provision system was analyzed as "a situation that is compatible with normal medical care," and the second alert level from the bottom was maintained.
Expert “I haven't seen it as an upward trend yet, but be careful”
Regarding the increase in the 7-day average of new positives in Tokyo for the first time in 5 weeks, Tokyo experts told reporters after the meeting that "the number of new positives that had been declining so far has stopped once. I haven't seen it as an upward trend yet, and if the situation continues to exceed 100%, I think it will be a "rebound". "
Then, in the coming summer, people will gather in the room where the air conditioner is used, and people will interact more actively during the summer vacation, so we called for ventilation and hand washing because there is a risk that the number of infected people will increase. rice field.