Regarding the new coronavirus, local governments in various places are moving to lift their own warnings and lower the alert level.
Fukuoka Prefecture has decided to lift its own corona warning, which has been in effect since July, on the 5th, as the number of new infections is on the decline and the occupancy rate of hospital beds has fallen below 20%. .
In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, Fukuoka Prefecture issued its own corona warning on July 6, calling for basic infection control measures such as avoiding the 3 Cs and getting vaccinated.
According to the people concerned, the prefecture has decided to lift the corona warning on the 5th because the number of new infections is currently on the decline and the occupancy rate of hospital beds has fallen below 20%. rice field.
A formal decision will be made at the task force meeting to be held on the 5th.
It will be the first time in three months that the corona warning will be lifted.
In addition, based on the opinions of experts, the prefecture will change the standard for certifying infection control measures for restaurants from the current 40 items to 32 items.
However, even after the corona warning is lifted, we will continue to call for basic infection control measures and continue free testing for those who are worried about infection.
Miyazaki Prefecture Raises Alert Level to the Lowest "Medical Alert"
As the infection situation is settling down, Miyazaki Prefecture will lower its own alert level from the previous "Medical Emergency Alert" by one level to the lowest "Medical Alert" from the 5th.
This will make it possible for a small number of people to meet at elderly facilities, which was previously restricted.
Also, for restaurants that have not been certified by the prefecture, the restriction of "4 people or less per table, within 2 hours" will be lifted.
Governor Kono said, "Thanks to everyone's cooperation, the infection situation is somehow calming down. Even if the number of infected people does not reach zero, the economy can be turned around, so I would like people to enjoy events, travel, and eating and drinking."
Tokushima Prefecture Lowers Warning Criteria to ``Observation of Infection''
In response to the declining trend in the number of infected people, Tokushima Prefecture has lowered its own alert level "Tokushima Alert" to the lowest level 1 "infection observation" at 6 pm on the 4th.
This is the first time in about two and a half months since July 15 that it will be "infection observation". I showed the idea to be able to carry out the practice match.
Governor Iizumi said, ``The number of infections in the prefecture peaked after the end of the Bon Festival and has been steadily declining since then, but the seventh wave is not over, and basic infection control measures are still necessary. If we see signs of wave 8, we will promptly issue a warning."