As the infection situation of the new corona deteriorates sharply, the government will have to consider applying "priority measures such as spread prevention" to the metropolitan area and the Kansai area if the infection continues to spread at the current pace. The policy is to closely monitor the situation and respond flexibly, including other local governments where the infection is spreading rapidly.
On the 14th, the number of newly infected people of the new corona reached more than 22,000 nationwide, and the infection situation is rapidly deteriorating in various places.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno said at a press conference, "At the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare's expert meeting, the number of newly infected people is increasing rapidly not only in urban areas but also in other areas at a rate never experienced before. As a result, we recognize that the number of people receiving medical treatment and the number of severely ill people are increasing nationwide. "
When the sickbed usage rate reaches 20% in Tokyo and 35% in Osaka, it is said that it will consider requesting the application of "priority measures such as spread prevention", and as of the 14th, it was 16.6% in Tokyo. , It is 21.5% in Osaka.
The government has not requested priority measures from Tokyo and Osaka at this time, but if the infection continues to spread at the current pace, it will have to consider applying priority measures to the Tokyo metropolitan area and the Kansai area. Is getting stronger.
The government wants to avoid further spread of the infection by paying close attention to the infection situation, including other local governments that are considering requesting the application of priority measures, and taking agile measures.