Relaxation of government event restrictions also calls for thorough prevention of infections New Corona July 10 4:12
Amid a series of new infections, such as 224 new coronavirus infections confirmed in Tokyo, the government will relax the event holding restrictions from the 10th as scheduled, assuming that the medical care system is secured .. However, since there are some cases in which the route of infection cannot be identified, we are calling for thorough measures to prevent infection in cooperation with local governments.
The number of new cases of new coronavirus confirmed on the 9th was 224 in Tokyo, the highest number ever confirmed, and 30 in Osaka.
Prime Minister Abe said, "I'm watching the infection with a high degree of tension," while saying, "Compared to April, the number of seriously ill people has dropped significantly, and the medical care provision system is not under pressure." It was.
Although the number of newly infected people is increasing, the number of elderly people is relatively small, and the government said that it is not in a situation to issue an emergency declaration again, such as securing sufficient beds in Tokyo, and relaxed the restriction on holding events from 10th as scheduled. To do.
However, the most recent trend is not limited to restaurants that are entertaining, but there are cases where infected people have been confirmed at places where young people dine, and in some cases the route of infection cannot be identified.
Nishimura's Minister for Economic Rehabilitation will meet with Governor Koike in Tokyo on the 10th and 10th to discuss future measures such as the expansion of PCR tests, and also work with the Governor's Association to wear masks, wash hands, and We will once again call for thorough measures to prevent infection, such as avoiding the “three secrets”.