Comparing the number of new coronavirus infections on a weekly basis, it continues to increase by 1.12 times nationwide, but the pace of increase is lower than the previous week in all areas where the number of infected people increased. increase.
Based on the number of infected people announced by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, NHK has summarized the trends in the average number of new infections per week compared to the previous week.
Whole country
Nationwide, it was
1.08 times higher than the previous week in the week until the 24th of last month
, 1.27 times on the 1st of this month, and after increasing for 7 consecutive weeks,
it remained almost flat at 1.00 times on the 8th of this month.
After that
, it increased again to 1.26 times on the 15th of this month, and increased to
1.12 times by the 22nd.
The average number of new infections nationwide per day was more than 156,000, about 17,000 more than last week, and was higher than the previous week in 37 prefectures, but the pace of increase is All regions that increased have decreased.
In Kyushu, where the infection was delayed and spread, the increase was relatively large, with Kagoshima Prefecture increasing by 1.52 times, Fukuoka Prefecture by 1.36 times, and Kumamoto Prefecture by 1.35 times.
In Tottori, Shimane, and Iwate prefectures, the average number of new infections per day is the highest ever.
Saga Prefecture
Saga Prefecture has the highest number of infected people per capita,
1.09 times the previous week for the week ending on the 8th of
this month, 1.66 times for the 15th of this month,
and 1.22 times for the 22nd, increasing for eight consecutive weeks. I'm here.
The number of new infections per day is about 1610, and the number of infections per 100,000 population is 1389.26.
1 metropolis and 3 prefectures
[Tokyo]
▽ The week until the 8th of this month was 1.01 times the previous week
▽ The 15th of this month was 1.22 times
▽ By the 22nd, it was 1.11 times,
and the number of new infections per day was about 16,487. increase.
[Kanagawa Prefecture]
▽ 1.02 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.23 times the previous week on the 15th of this month
▽ 1.10 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 9862.
[Saitama Prefecture]
▽ 1.07 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.22 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.09 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 8512.
[Chiba Prefecture]
▽ 1.02 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.29 times the previous week on the 15th of this month
▽ 1.10 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is 7255.
Kansai
[Osaka Prefecture]
▽ 1.08 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.36 times the previous week on the 15th of this month
▽ 1.18 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 9247.
[Kyoto Prefecture]
▽ 1.09 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.34 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.10 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 2642.
[Hyogo Prefecture]
▽ 1.17 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.40 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.19 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is 5950.
Tokai
[Aichi Prefecture]
▽ 0.94 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.24 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.15 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 9866.
[Gifu Prefecture]
▽ 0.97 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.26 times the 15th of this month
▽ 1.12 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infected people per day is about 3135.
[Mie Prefecture]
▽ 1.09 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.33 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.27 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 2580.
Other regions
[Hokkaido]
▽ 0.79 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
0.89 times the 15th of this month
▽ 0.89 times until the 22nd,
and the number of new infected people per day is about 5046.
[Miyagi Prefecture]
▽ 0.93 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.10 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 0.92 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infected people per day is about 3345.
[Hiroshima Prefecture]
▽ 1.08 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.30 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.15 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 4543.
[Fukuoka Prefecture]
▽ 1.16 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this month ▽
1.62 times for the 15th of this month
▽ 1.36 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 7858.
[Okinawa Prefecture]
▽ 1.15 times the previous week for the week until the 8th of this
month ▽ 1.15 times the previous week on the 15th of this month
▽ 1.08 times by the 22nd, and the
number of new infections per day is about 724.
Professor Tateda of Toho University, "The medical system will become even more difficult during the year-end and New Year holidays."
Professor Kazuhiro Tateda of Toho University, who is a member of the government's subcommittee on new coronavirus countermeasures, said about the current infection situation, "The pace of increase in the number of infected people is somewhat gradual, but the increase is increasing in Chugoku, Shikoku and Kyushu. It's getting bigger.We need to be careful not to turn the infection into a sharp increase as the year-end and New Year holidays are approaching without movement restrictions, and opportunities for contact with Christmas, year-end parties, homecomings, and New Year's parties increase." did.
Also, regarding the fact that the number of people who died nationwide exceeded 300 people a day, he said, "We are still at the entrance of the 8th wave, and we are approaching the peak of the 7th wave this summer. The number of patients with common diseases increases during the year-end and New Year holidays, and the medical system is weakened. Furthermore, for the first time in three years, an increasing number of regions are entering the epidemic season of seasonal influenza, and it is expected to spread further in the future. If this happens, the medical system will become even more difficult," he said, expressing concern.
On top of that, Professor Tateda said, ``The infection situation is getting tougher day by day, and we need to have you reconsider the current situation where the medical crisis is approaching. It is important for each person to continue to take basic measures such as enjoying their time, getting vaccinated as much as possible when returning home, and thoroughly checking their physical condition in advance."
Gifu Prefecture Infection continues to spread, raised to level 3 for the first time in Japan
Gifu Prefecture raised the level of measures based on the government's new policy from 2 to 3 out of 4 on the 23rd, saying that the new corona infection continued to spread and the medical system was under pressure.
According to the prefecture, it is the first time in the country that the level has been raised to level 3 based on the new response policy in preparation for the "8th wave".
Gifu Prefecture held a meeting of the new corona countermeasures headquarters on the 23rd, and the prefecture's staff said that the bed occupancy rate remained around 50%, and there were 19 medical institutions that restricted general wards and emergency medical care. He explained that the medical system is under pressure, with 60 difficult cases this month alone, and some cases taking more than an hour to accept.
Then, assuming that lives that can be saved may not be saved, the level of countermeasures based on the government's new policy will be changed from the 2nd "infection spread period" to the 3rd "medical burden increase period" out of the 4 stages. In addition to raising it, we decided to issue a "Gifu Prefecture Medical Crisis Prevention Measures Strengthening Declaration" for one month from the 22nd to the 22nd of next month.
According to the prefecture, it is the first time in the country to raise the level to level 3 based on the new response policy in preparation for the "8th wave" and issue a declaration to strengthen measures.
Gifu Prefecture has decided to strengthen measures mainly during the year-end and New Year holidays when people move more. We will ask them to carefully consider whether to participate in dinners or large-scale events.
At a press conference after the task force meeting, Gifu Governor Furuta said, ``I didn't raise my hand first because the infection situation in Gifu Prefecture is outstanding compared to other prefectures. I thought that a declaration was necessary, and judged the actual situation and the measures that should be taken in light of our rules."
On top of that, ``Unfortunately, the momentum of the infection has not stopped, and rather, it is expanding further toward the year-end and New Year holidays when the flow of people is booming. I would like to ask each of you to be vigilant with all your strength and take thorough infection prevention measures."