Regarding the infection status of the new corona, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto pointed out that there is concern that the number of infected people will increase around the summer, and recognizes that it is not realistic to ease infection control measures such as wearing masks at this time. Shown.
The number of confirmed infections with the new corona was 960 in Tokyo on the 13th, falling below 1000 for the first time in about 5 months since January 11, and the number is declining nationwide.
At a press conference, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Goto said, "The short-term forecast for metropolitan areas is expected to continue the downward trend, but the immunity acquired by the third vaccination and infection gradually declines. As we continue to do so, and the number of contacts is expected to increase due to the effects of summer vacation from next month onward, there is concern that the number of infected people will increase around the summer. "
"It is not realistic at this point to mitigate basic infection control measures, including wearing masks, and it is difficult to specifically answer how far the number of infected people should continue to decline." I did.
Then, Minister Goto expressed his intention to consider basic infection control measures such as wearing a mask while listening to the opinions of experts, taking into account the infection situation and the epidemic situation of mutant strains.