In response to a change in the government's basic response policy regarding the new corona countermeasures, Saitama Prefecture will allow relaxation of the accommodation rate if it clearly separates areas where it is okay to speak loudly and areas where it is not allowed. decided.
This was announced at a press conference by Governor Ohno of Saitama Prefecture on the evening of the 9th.
Until now, at events held in the prefecture, when spectators repeatedly shouted louder than usual, such as singing cheering songs, the accommodation rate was set at 50%, but from the 9th, it is okay to speak loudly. By clearly dividing the "loud area" and the "non-loud area" that should not be played, the accommodation rate will be relaxed.
Specifically, in the "loud area", the accommodation rate is 50% as before, but in the "non-loud area", it is allowed to increase the accommodation rate to 100%.
On the other hand, Governor Ohno said that the government's policy of shortening the period of treatment at home for infected people with symptoms from 10 days to 7 days in principle, "It's limited, but the risk of infection remains even after the 7-day treatment period." He expressed concern and called for careful action, such as avoiding contact with people who are at risk of becoming seriously ill for a while after the medical treatment period.