Following Osaka and Kyoto, a new community-acquired infection of Omicron strain was confirmed in Tokyo on the 24th.
The government has a policy of not taking measures such as behavior restriction at this stage, but in the future, if the infection spreads, it will take measures to restrict behavior flexibly.
Following Osaka and Kyoto, on the 24th, a new mutant virus of the new corona, Omicron strain, was confirmed to be infected in the city in Tokyo.
Prime Minister Kishida said, "We will implement thorough early detection of Omicron stocks and containment measures centered on waiting requests at accommodation facilities for close contacts," and even in Tokyo, those who wish to inspect for free. I showed the idea of being able to receive.
In addition to this, the government plans to promptly deliver 200,000 doses of the new coronavirus drug "Molnupiravir" from American pharmaceutical giant Merck, which was approved on the 24th, to the whole country so that it can be used from next week.
The government has a policy of not taking measures such as behavior restriction at this stage, but in the future, it will take measures to restrict behavior flexibly if the infection spreads.
Since the number of homecomings and trips will increase during the year-end and New Year holidays, the government has taken measures such as inspections and medicines to prevent the spread of Omicron strains throughout the country, as well as basic infection control measures such as wearing masks for the people. We would like to try to contain the Omicron strain by calling for thoroughness.