According to a survey by a major travel agency, Okinawa is the most popular travel destination in Japan during this summer vacation.
H.I.S., a major travel agency, has compiled travel trends based on the reservation status of tours and airline tickets departing from the 21st of this month to the end of next month.
According to this, the number of reservations for domestic travel to Okinawa Prefecture was the highest in Japan, reaching 417% in the previous year.
Hokkaido was second and Nagasaki was third.
The breakdown of trips to Okinawa is 75% for the main island, 15% for Miyakojima, and 8% for Ishigakijima.
On the other hand, regarding the shortage of rental cars in Okinawa, "It tends to be difficult to make reservations during times when demand is concentrated, such as Obon, so we recommend early reservations."
While the number of people infected with the new corona is increasing, there are some movements to cancel the trip, but Japan Transocean Air will operate a special midnight / early morning flight between Haneda and Naha on the 10th and 11th of next month. The number of tourists is expected to increase significantly compared to last summer vacation.
The number of newly infected people per 100,000 population is the worst in Japan
On the other hand, the number of infected people in Okinawa Prefecture is increasing rapidly.
Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 19th that it has confirmed that 2055 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus.
The bed usage rate has exceeded 70% for the first time in about half a year since January 29, and there are 768 medical workers who are unable to work due to infection at hospitals that support the new corona. It has reached a record high, and there are concerns about further strain on the beds.
According to Okinawa Prefecture, 2055 new infections were confirmed, 1381 less than last Tuesday, when the previous day was a weekday.
By age group, 336 people under the age of 10 and 336 people in their 40s, 313 people in their 30s, 280 people in their teens, 217 people in their 20s, 195 people in their 50s, 157 people in their 60s, and 94 people in their 70s, respectively. There are 77 people in their 80s, 44 people over 90 years old, and 6 people unknown.
By region, Naha City has 419 people, Ishigaki City has 207 people, Okinawa City has 194 people, Urasoe City has 157 people, Uruma City has 141 people, Miyakojima City has 121 people, Ginowan City has 111 people, and Tomigusuku City. There are 76 people in the city, 75 people in Itoman city, 65 people in Nago city, and 60 people in Nanjo city.
In other towns and villages, by jurisdiction of the health center, 179 people are under the jurisdiction of the Southern Health Center, 174 people are under the jurisdiction of the Chubu Health Center, 40 people are under the jurisdiction of the Northern Health Center, 17 people are under the jurisdiction of the Yaeyama Health Center, 17 people are outside the prefecture, and 2 people are being confirmed. I am.
As a result, 299,988 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.
The number of newly infected people per 100,000 population is 1618.73 in the week until the 18th, which is the worst in the whole country, which is about three times the national average.
As of 19th, 477 people were hospitalized, 46 more than on the 18th, and the bed usage rate for new corona patients was 73.7%, 17 were severely ill by national standards, and 227 were moderately ill. is.
It is the first time in about half a year since 70.6% on January 29th that the bed usage rate has exceeded 70%.
In addition, within the jurisdiction of Miyako Health Center, where the number of inpatients is increasing, the medical phase was raised from "3A" to "5" by three stages from 19th, and the number of secured beds was increased from 26 to 66.
On the other hand, the number of medical workers who are unable to work due to infection or becoming close contacts at hospitals that support the new corona is 768, which is the highest ever, exceeding 732 on the 18th. It has been updated, and there are concerns about further strain on the bed.
In addition, the number of people receiving medical treatment at social welfare facilities is also the highest ever, with 541 people at facilities for the elderly and 159 people at facilities for the disabled.
The prefecture will hold an expert meeting on the night of the 19th to discuss future measures.
In addition, the U.S. military has informed the prefecture that 64 new infections have been confirmed.
People undergoing PCR tests go to the hospital one after another
People undergoing PCR tests are visiting hospitals in Ishigaki City, Okinawa Prefecture, where the infection is spreading rapidly.
Of these, at the "Kariyushi Hospital" in Arakawa, Ishigaki City, PCR tests are performed using the so-called "drive-through method" in which samples are collected in a car for those who have been asked to consult with Ishigaki City or a health center for testing. going.
On the 19th, there was a line of cars from 10:30 am when the test started, and nurses used cotton swabs to collect samples through the window.
Kariyushi Hospital's director, Koji Sakaida, said, "We are inspecting about 300 people a day, and about 200 cars are rushing in, causing inconvenience to everyone living in the area. Some people suddenly come by diving, and the work at the site may be confused, and there is a possibility that the sample may be mixed up, so please make an appointment before taking the test. "