While the infection situation of the new coronavirus has not improved significantly, the government is becoming more concerned about the discovery of a new case of a mutated virus that appears to be a community-acquired virus, and is working with local governments to understand the infection route. We will make efforts and strengthen the nationwide monitoring system.
Regarding the infection status of the new coronavirus, the number of deaths per day exceeded 100 on the 19th, the highest ever, and the situation is still unpredictable.
At a video conference with the governors of seven prefectures, Prime Minister Suga requested thorough infection control measures for the younger generation, and said that the medical care provision system was tight, so he would work together to secure beds. I confirmed.
In addition to the situation where the number of infected people does not improve significantly, the government is becoming more vulnerable to the fact that a new case of a mutated coronavirus that appears to be a community-acquired infection has been found in Shizuoka Prefecture. The policy is to strengthen the nationwide monitoring system while striving to understand the infection.
On the other hand, the government has decided to start full-scale formulation of a concrete schedule for vaccination, giving priority to vaccination to medical staff and the elderly, and from around May at the earliest to the general public. There is also a plan to start inoculating people.
There is an opinion that the government should introduce a mechanism to manage by utilizing My Number in order to improve the efficiency of vaccination, but it is pointed out that it is not easy in terms of system, so consider carefully. It is expected to proceed.