As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly, Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture recognizes that there is a possibility to request the reporters on the 22nd to restrict some behavior only to elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill. Was shown.
Regarding the rapid spread of infection, Okinawa Prefecture has requested the citizens of the prefecture to restrict their behavior such as having a dinner of up to four people from the 22nd, Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture told reporters, "Omicron strain with strong infectivity I'm wondering if limiting the number of people in restaurants is effective in controlling the number of people, and I'm not thinking about asking for behavioral restrictions in all age groups at this stage. "
On the other hand, Governor Yoshimura said, "Of the infected people who are hospitalized, 70% or more are in their 70s or older, and measures to protect people at high risk of serious illness such as the elderly should be strengthened. It is possible to ask for some kind of behavioral restraint. "