As the number of new infections with the new coronavirus is increasing, especially among young people, the government is considering measures for young people, such as strengthening the call for a third vaccination.
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of people newly infected with the new coronavirus in the week leading up to the 29th of last month was the highest in their 20s by age group, with teens and 20s accounting for about half of the total. I am.
The inoculation rate of the third vaccine is about 40% of the total population according to the government's total, and the data of Tokyo Metropolitan Government shows that the inoculation rate of young people is still low, with only 20% in their 20s.
The government is paying close attention to the infection status of young people to see if it will lead to a rebound of the infection, as many people gather, such as entrance ceremonies and welcome parties.
And I want to prevent the spread of infection to a wide range of generations as a result of the increase in infection among young people.
For this reason, we are considering measures for young people, such as strengthening the call for a third vaccination and making people aware of what we should be careful about to prevent infection at restaurants.
On the other hand, assuming that the number of infected people will increase, we will continue to secure a medical care provision system.