Corona Europe Re-spreading infection in South Korea In Japan? What are the measures?

Infection with the new coronavirus is spreading again in Europe and South Korea.

In South Korea, the percentage of people who have completed vaccination is about the same as in Japan, but the infection continues to be unresolved.

We have summarized the status of the re-expansion of infections in each country and the views of experts on the third vaccination, which is being prepared in Japan as a countermeasure for the sixth wave.

What is the status of the re-emergence of European infections?

In Germany, the infection of the new coronavirus has spread rapidly, and the number of newly infected people has exceeded 60,000 on some days as announced by a government research institute for infectious disease control, which is the highest level ever.

In the Netherlands, where the number of new infections per day exceeded 23,000 last week, the highest ever, the government has announced plans to limit the use of indoor facilities to those who have completed vaccination.

In the second city, Rotterdam, protests have continued and turmoil has spread in various parts of the country, including riots on the 19th of this month, when some repulsive citizens set fire to their motorcycles.

Also, in Belgium, where the infection is spreading again, a demonstration will be held in the capital Brussels on the 21st of this month. Protested against new infection control measures.

According to local police, about 35,000 people participated in the demonstration, and more than 40 people were detained in a collision with police, including some throwing smoke bombs.

Percentage of vaccination completion South Korea, which is at the same level as Japan, also spreads infection again

In South Korea, 78.9% of the population has been vaccinated by the 21st, and the government has embarked on a gradual easing of measures such as lifting restrictions on business hours at restaurants from this month, saying that vaccination is proceeding smoothly. ..

However, the number of new infections per day was 3292 on the 17th of this month, the highest ever, and on the 21st, it was 2827, the highest on Sunday.

It has been pointed out that "breakthrough infection" is spreading among the elderly who have completed vaccination at an early stage in the background of the increase.

The number of severely ill people has continued to rise above 500 for the first time last week, and in metropolitan areas such as Seoul, the usage rate of beds in intensive care units is about 80%, raising concerns about the tight medical system.

President Mun Jae-in "The number of seriously ill people is increasing and I am a little worried about the sickbed."

In a TV show last night that answers questions directly from the public, President Mun Jane said, "I'm worried that the number of seriously ill people is increasing at a fast pace and the beds are on the edge." He explained that he is preparing for the possibility of increasing to a certain extent.

3rd inoculation in South Korea In the shortest 4 months from the completion of inoculation

Regarding the third vaccination, the Korean government is advancing ▽ people over 60 years old and inpatients 4 months after the completion of vaccination, and ▽ 50s 5 months later.

Nearly 14 million people, about a quarter of the total population, are expected to complete additional vaccinations by the end of the year.

Measures in Japan Experts say, "Third vaccination from a ready area"

Professor Kazuhiro Tateda of Toho University, a member of the government's subcommittee on measures against the new coronavirus, said, "It has been reported that antibody titers drop and breakthrough infections occur 6 months after vaccination. This is happening in various countries such as South Korea and Europe. In Japan as well, it is desirable to proceed with the third vaccination for people who are prone to become severely ill, such as elderly people who have been vaccinated for more than 6 months and people with immunodeficiency. I'm talking.

On top of that, regarding how to proceed with vaccination, "Since the risk of aggravation is not so high for young people, it is not necessary to rush the third vaccine. It is important to proceed, and if you try to force it, it will be difficult. Now that the infection situation is calm, rather than as soon as possible, from the area where you are ready while watching the situation of the local government, 3 It is necessary to take measures to proceed with the second vaccination. "

"It is also important to inoculate people who have passed 6 months earlier than 8 months."

Regarding the future, Professor Tateda said, "In Europe and the United States, even in areas where the vaccination rate exceeds 80%, breakthrough infections are causing some medical strains. In Japan, we are preparing for the third vaccination. It is also important to consider vaccination for elderly people who are at high risk of serious illness or death in a well-equipped area, earlier than 8 months and after 6 months. 3 It is important to maintain basic infection control measures, such as avoiding congestion and ensuring thorough ventilation. "