As a countermeasure against the "7th wave" of the new coronavirus, the government subcommittee has put together a draft urgent proposal for further utilization of tests and efficient ventilation.
According to the draft of the urgent proposal compiled by experts, the infection spreads rapidly due to the spread of "BA.5" of the Omicron strain, and there is a possibility that the number of hospitalized patients and those who die will increase in the future, mainly among the elderly. He points out that it is necessary to take immediate measures, saying that the burden on emergency, general medical care, and long-term care may become extremely large.
On top of that, as a concrete measure, we will further utilize the test so that we can easily buy the antigen test kit approved by the government at the pharmacy, and secure a system where people who come into contact with the elderly on their way home can be tested in advance. I want to do something like that.
In addition, it is important to secure air inlets and outlets with efficient ventilation to prevent infection by flying and small flying objects called "micro-flying" and "aerosol" floating in a closed room. We want it not to block the flow of air.
Furthermore, by accelerating the third vaccination and the fourth vaccination for the elderly, the national and local governments are calling on more medical institutions to participate in corona medical care, and local medical institutions will collaborate to establish a medical system. In addition to asking them to secure it, each person is urged to thoroughly implement basic infection control measures and refrain from going out if they have any symptoms.
However, the proposed proposal states that if the medical pressure becomes serious, strong measures including behavioral restrictions may be required.
The proposal is expected to be finalized at a subcommittee meeting on the 14th.