Regarding the nationwide infection status of the new coronavirus, Shigeru Omi, chairman of the government subcommittee, said, "It is safe to say that we are entering the fourth wave."
He also pointed out that the mutant virus that spreads mainly in Kansai may spread to Tokyo.
Chairman Omi, who attended the House of Representatives Welfare and Labor Committee, said that the outbreak situation nationwide was "certainly heading for a serious rebound mountain and is entering the so-called fourth wave." ..
Regarding the spread of the mutant virus, "It is almost certain that British strains spreading in Kansai will come to the Tokyo metropolitan area. British strains may become mainstream in Tokyo sooner or later, and another mutant strain will come out at the same time. That's a big deal, "he said, pointing out that it is important to strengthen surveillance and call for thorough infection control measures.
In addition, Chairman Omi said, "I think that'priority measures such as prevention of spread'have a certain effect, and if it turns out that there is no such thing, I may immediately switch to a state of emergency. Naturally, I will look at the situation every day. That's important, and there can be a state of emergency if necessary. "
On the other hand, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura said, "We are considering securing new beds, including further support for medical institutions that have secured new beds."