As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread rapidly, the subsidy project for travel expenses in Tokyo, which the Tokyo Metropolitan Government had planned to carry out on a trial basis until the end of this month, has ended without extending the deadline, and future infections will occur. We are planning to consider whether it can be resumed from 22nd next month while watching the situation.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus on the 15th to discuss future measures.
Among them, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said that it would carry out a trial project "Motto Tokyo" to subsidize travel expenses in Tokyo until the end of this month, but decided to end it without extending the deadline.
In Tokyo, the number of confirmed infections on the 15th has reached more than 19,000, and the spread of the infection is continuing rapidly.
On the other hand, in order to strengthen the medical care provision system in response to the spread of infection, it was announced that a new facility for accepting infected people such as facilities for the elderly will be opened in Setagaya Ward and acceptance will start from 21st of this month.
This facility will prepare 102 beds and provide rehabilitation in addition to treatment and long-term care for infected elderly people.
In addition, during the Obon period, as the number of trips will increase due to homecoming and travel, a free temporary inspection venue will be set up at major terminal stations, and additional vaccinations will be newly targeted by medical staff for the fourth time. And, it means to promptly inoculate the staff of the facility for the elderly.
Governor Koike "The highest priority is not to give out people who die"
Governor Koike of Tokyo was asked by reporters after the meeting of the countermeasures headquarters, "Isn't there any restriction on behavior?" To that end, we will strengthen the medical care provision system and take measures for the elderly. We will continue to closely monitor the infection status and bed usage rate, especially the severe bed usage rate. I want to do it. Then, I want to take necessary measures promptly. "