The Japanese government says it will focus on curbing the spread of the epidemic in the next three weeks, experts feel strong in the crisis_Japan

Original caption: Japanese government says it will focus on curbing the spread of the epidemic in the next three weeks, experts feel strong in the crisis

China News Service, November 27 According to a comprehensive report by Japanese media, on November 26, the number of new crown cases in Japan surpassed 2,500 and the number of seriously ill patients also set a record. Japanese health experts called on central and local governments to strengthen their response. Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga stated that the government will focus on efforts to curb the spread of the new corona epidemic in the next three weeks.

Fact map: Tokyo residents shop at fruit stands Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Shaowei

Yoshihide Suga reportedly said, “The next three weeks are extremely important. We will work together with the general public to slow the spread of the epidemic and overcome difficulties.” He also asked people to cooperate, wear masks, wash their hands frequently, etc. Basic preventive measures.

Japan reportedly has a weak medical system at the end of the year. Therefore, the central government of Japan is considering cooperating with the local governments of the prefectures and prefectures to implement various epidemic prevention measures in the next three weeks, hoping to control the epidemic before the burden increases further. medical.

Regarding the “Go To Travel” activity aimed at revitalizing the tourism industry, the government subcommittee previously proposed to exclude travel from areas where the epidemic has spread. However, the Japanese authorities believe there is currently no objective evidence to show that this activity led to the spread of the epidemic and a cautious approach was continued.

Fact Map: Tokyo residents buy masks in stores Photo by China News Agency reporter Lu Shaowei

On the other hand, in view of the development trend of the epidemic in the past week, many Japanese experts have a strong sense of crisis.

On the 27th, the head of Japan’s New Coronavirus Infection Response Team, Shigeru Oo, said that the development of the epidemic in Japan “has passed the stage of depending on the efforts of the people” and that central governments and local must strengthen their countermeasures.

Shigeru Omin emphasized: “In addition to personal efforts, it is also necessary to shorten the business hours of restaurants and restrict personnel exchanges between areas where the epidemic is spreading and other areas.” He called on central and local governments that “it is extremely important to have a sense of crisis with the parties involved.”

The Japanese think tank revealed that between 40% and 50% of patients in the metropolitan area were infected with unknown routes, while this figure reached 60% and 40% in the Kansai and Central regions, respectively. Cluster case locations such as cocktail parties, workplaces, foreign communities, etc. are also diversified. The “early detection and prevention of spread” measures that have been effective in controlling the epidemic in Japan are approaching their limits.Return to Sohu to see more