The number of flu patients in Tokyo has increased and the epidemic is spreading, so on the 2nd, the metropolitan government issued an influenza "epidemic warning" for the first time since 2019.
According to the Tokyo metropolitan government, the number of influenza patients reported by 419 medical institutions in Tokyo in the week ending January 29 reached 3,788.
When the total population within the jurisdiction of public health centers with a certain number of patients exceeds 30% of the entire metropolitan area, the metropolitan government issues an influenza epidemic warning. I issued a warning on the 2nd.
It is the first time since December 2019, three seasons ago, that the city has issued an "epidemic warning" for influenza.
In Tokyo, outbreaks of influenza have been occurring one after another at schools and social welfare facilities, and last season there were 2 cases until the end of January, but this season there are 394 confirmed cases.
The metropolitan government
wants thorough infection control measures such
as vaccination,
frequent hand washing
,
and maintaining an appropriate amount of indoor humidity to prevent dryness .
In addition, if you have a fever, you may be infected with the new coronavirus, so we are asking you to visit a fever outpatient clinic and use the fever consultation center.