On the 25th, a new community-acquired infection of Omicron strain was confirmed in Fukuoka Prefecture.
The government is increasing caution because it may increase the number of patients in a short period of time if it leads to the spread of infection, and is planning to cooperate with local governments to expand the inspection system and secure beds.
In addition to Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo, community-acquired infections of Omicron strain, a new mutant virus of the new corona, were confirmed on the 25th, and new community-acquired infections were also confirmed in Kyoto and Osaka.
A man in his twenties, who was confirmed to be infected in Fukuoka, visited Osaka and Kyoto from four to two days before the onset, so we are investigating whether Fukuoka Prefecture is related.
On the other hand, in Tokyo, following Osaka and Kyoto, tests that people without symptoms can take free of charge have started on the 25th.
In addition to the community-acquired infection of the Omicron strain in Fukuoka, the government is increasing caution ahead of the year-end and New Year, when the number of new coronavirus infections is increasing on average per week. increase.
In addition, if it leads to the spread of infection with the Omicron strain, the number of patients may increase in a short period of time. We are calling for thoroughness.