Regarding Hokkaido, where the government requested the application of priority measures such as prevention of spread as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, although the number of newly infected people is increasing, it is not in a situation to apply immediately due to the usage rate of beds, etc. I'm planning to do it.
Hokkaido requested the government to apply priority measures such as prevention of spread on the 19th because the infection of the new coronavirus is spreading in Sapporo city.
In connection with this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato expressed his intention to cooperate with the local government at a press conference while paying close attention to the infection situation and listening to the opinions of experts.
Regarding Hokkaido, although the number of newly infected people is increasing, it is not in a situation to immediately apply priority measures due to the usage rate of beds, etc. I will.
In addition, we will continue to take thorough measures for Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa and Osaka, to which priority measures are applied, and will respond flexibly while paying close attention to the condition of beds.
On the other hand, regarding the nationwide infection situation, there is a view that the effect of vaccination is beginning to appear because the ratio of elderly people to newly infected people is declining and the number of seriously ill people is almost flat. Yes, we will continue to do our utmost to carry out steady inoculation.