On the 27th, the largest number of people infected with the new coronavirus was confirmed in Tokyo.

The government wants to actively promote vaccination of generations with increasing infections such as those in their 40s and 50s, and also utilize previously approved therapeutic agents to prevent medical strain and further spread of infection. is.

In Tokyo, where a state of emergency has been declared as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, 2848 new cases of the new coronavirus were confirmed on the 27th, the highest number ever.



Under these circumstances, Prime Minister Suga talked with the relevant ministers for about an hour and a half at the Prime Minister's Office, and then told reporters, "The proportion of Delta shares is increasing rapidly, and the flow of people on four consecutive holidays is also We will analyze it including this. We will work with each local government to prevent infection with a strong sense of caution. "



The government will proactively promote vaccination of generations with increasing infections, such as those in their 40s and 50s, who are increasing the number of hospitalized patients, and will also utilize previously approved therapeutic agents to prevent aggravation and provide medical care. I want to reduce the load on the system.



In light of the rapid spread of highly infectious mutant viruses, the Tokyo Olympics demanded that people watch the game on TV at home, calling for refraining from going out unnecessarily and urgently, as well as curbing the flow of people. We would like to prevent the further spread of infection by taking thorough measures such as patrols of restaurants in cooperation with local governments.