In the United States, the number of deaths per day due to the new coronavirus exceeded 2,800 on the 2nd, the highest ever.
Even under these circumstances, the opposition to strict infection control is increasing, and experts point out that there is also so-called "countermeasure fatigue" behind the spread of infection.
Over 100,000 inpatients due to labor shortages and bed shortages at medical institutions
According to a summary by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the death toll from the new coronavirus reported on the 2nd was the highest ever at 2,804, and according to a private research group, the number of hospitalized patients was 100,000. It has been reported that there is a shortage of medical institutions and beds in various places.
While the spread of the infection has not stopped, more and more people in the United States are taking measures against the infection, such as refraining from going out at night and restricting the operation of restaurants.
Residents' opposition to this has increased, and on the 2nd on Staten Island in New York City, protests were held against the arrest of the owner of a bar that was operating in violation of city regulations, and the state and city Voiced against the regulation of.
In Austin, Texas, it was discovered that the mayor, who called for refraining from going out, was visiting Mexico on vacation, and although he apologized, he was severely criticized by the public.
According to a joint survey of American universities released on November 27, the percentage of people who spend time in the same room as non-family members and the percentage of people who use restaurants and bars have increased significantly compared to April. The experts involved in the investigation pointed out that there is also so-called "countermeasure fatigue" behind the spread of the infection.