The number of people infected with the new corona is high despite the resumption of economic activity in the United States.

In the United States, while economic activity is resuming in earnest, the number of people infected with the new coronavirus per day continues to be high at about 140,000, and it becomes more severe in areas where the vaccination rate is low. And the number of deaths is increasing.

Experts point out that in order to control the spread of infection and normalize society, it is important to continue basic infection control measures such as wearing masks as well as vaccination.

In the United States, the number of infected people per day exceeded 300,000 in January, but as vaccination progressed, the average number of people per day per day increased to about 10,000 in late June. Has decreased to.

However, when the mutant virus "Delta strain" began to spread, the number of infected people increased rapidly again, and as of the 13th of this month, the average number of infected people per day was about 140,000 per week, and the number of deaths was about 140,000. The number of people is about 1,200, which is a high level.

In states where the vaccination rate is low, the number of people who become more severe as the number of infected people increases, and in southern Texas and other states, the number of hospitals where the usage rate of ICU = intensive care unit exceeds 90% is increasing, and the medical system is tight. There are some places to do it.

Many of these states are reluctant to take basic infection control measures, such as abolishing the obligation to wear masks, making it difficult to control the spread of infection.

In eastern New York and Massachusetts, where vaccination rates are high, the spread of the infection is relatively modest, but there are concerns about the infection of children who have not reached the vaccination age as the new school semester begins. In addition, there is a growing sense of caution that the infection will spread again from autumn to winter.

Deregulation in many states

In the United States, economic activities are resuming in earnest, such as the lifting of store restrictions in many states, but experts say that infections other than vaccines, such as wearing masks and limiting the number of indoor facilities. I am concerned that measures are no longer being taken.

The CDC = Centers for Disease Control and Prevention once announced that vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in principle, but due to the re-emergence of infection, it is strongly recommended to wear masks indoors again. I am.

Professor Denis Nash of the City University of New York School of Public Health and Health Policy said, "Economic activity is resuming, but the infection situation in the United States still needs to be vigilant, and the next wave may come in the future. It is an important infection control, but it is necessary to continue basic infection control such as wearing a mask for the time being. "

Mandatory presentation of vaccination certificate in New York

In New York City, where the spread of the virus was the most serious in the United States at one time, it has been mandatory to wear masks and restrictions on eating and drinking indoors for over a year, but the number of infected people has decreased5. In March, the number of people indoors such as restaurants and movie theaters was lifted, and with some exceptions, the obligation to wear masks was relaxed, and the tourist pillar and Broadway theaters will be fully reopened from the 14th. It is regaining its pre-epidemic appearance with the new coronavirus.

As of the 14th of this month, the average number of infected people per day is about 1,500 per week, and the number of hospitalized people is about 60, which is a relatively low level.

Under these circumstances, as one of the efforts to control infection while maintaining social and economic activities, the city of New York uses indoor restaurants, sports gyms, and facilities such as movie theaters, theaters, and museums for people aged 12 and over. Customers were required to present a certificate of vaccination.

Violations will result in fines of $ 1,000 to $ 5,000 and JPY 110,000 to JPY 550,000.

However, with the reopening of school, there is a growing concern that children under the age of vaccination will be infected, and it has been pointed out that the infection may spread again by spending more time indoors in winter. increase.

For this reason, New York City health officials continue to urge unvaccinated people to rush to get vaccinated, and it is important to thoroughly implement basic infection control measures such as wearing masks and frequent ventilation. We are calling on you not to relax your vigilance.

Rapid increase in infected people in areas with low vaccination rates

The rapid increase in the number of people infected with the new coronavirus is mainly in the southern, midwestern, and western states where vaccination rates are low.

Many of these states are also reluctant to take measures against infection, such as wearing masks, and as the number of infected people increases, the number of people who become severely ill has increased.

In southern Louisiana, where the percentage of people who have completed vaccination is the lowest in the United States, many hospitals use ICU = intensive care unit over 90%, and some patients are transferred to neighboring Texas. There were a lot of cases.

The labor shortage at medical institutions became serious, and the US government dispatched a support team to treat patients.

In addition, South Florida is reluctant to take measures against infection, such as Republican Governor Casey DeSantis requiring schools to wear masks for teachers and students and prohibiting restaurants from seeking proof of vaccination. Is shown.

Florida's vaccination rate for people aged 18 and over is 65.4%, about the same as the national average, but the average number of infected people per day is more than 12,600 per week, the highest in the US. It is a standard.

Expert "Infection control other than vaccines such as masks is also necessary"

Dennis Nash, a professor at the City University of New York School of Public Health and Health Policy, commented on the spread of the infection in the United States: It is thought that the fact that infection control measures other than vaccines were no longer emphasized by issuing a message saying that it was unnecessary also had an effect. "

He added that vaccines are an important infection control measure. It is important to take measures against infection at the same time. Even if the spread of infection temporarily subsides, the next wave may come and if the number of infected people increases, the number of seriously ill and dead people will increase. For the time being, wearing a mask It will be necessary to continue measures such as. "