At a monitoring meeting in Tokyo that analyzes the infection status of the new corona, an expert pointed out that ``the simultaneous epidemic of corona and influenza is becoming a reality,'' and that the sense of caution may fade during the year-end and New Year holidays. , called for strengthening measures such as regular ventilation.
On the 28th, the Tokyo metropolitan government held a monitoring meeting in which experts analyzed and evaluated the infection status and medical care delivery system in Tokyo.
Among them, the seven-day average of new infections was 17,423 as of the 27th, about 109% compared to the previous week, and it was reported that the increasing trend continued for the 9th consecutive week with no signs of a decrease. rice field.
In addition, as of the 27th, the number of inpatients was 4,184, the highest since late August four months ago, reaching the 4,000 level. was reported to be under pressure.
For this reason, experts maintained the second highest level of infection status and the most serious level of medical care delivery among four alert levels.
Takao Omagari, director of the Center for Global Infectious Diseases at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, said, "There is a risk that people will be less cautious during the year-end and New Year holidays, and a simultaneous epidemic of coronavirus and influenza is becoming a reality." , He called for increased precautions and vigilance, such as regular ventilation while heating is in use and wearing a mask according to the situation.