On the 30th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed that the number of new positives for the new corona virus was 944, the second highest in the past, and announced that the number of seriously ill patients was 85, the highest number since it was lifted the emergency declaration.

Governor Yuriko Koike (68) will hold an extraordinary press conference at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office to mark the end of the year and the New Year as “Rei”, and if the spread of the infection is not stopped, there is a possibility the emergency declaration is requested again at the beginning of the year. He strongly showed a sense of crisis.

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It was a strong “self-control order” from Governor Koike. In particular, he said: “I want to tell young people.” For those in their 20s and 30s, whose infection accounts for about 50% of the total, “Don’t underestimate Corona. They give up the fun of New Years and New Years. No drinking parties, no coming home. No outings. for a while”. Strict order. The risk of aggravation in the younger generation is lower than in the elderly, but “it can be hospitalized or aggravated. Many people are suffering prolonged sequelae. When you think that this should not have been the case, it is too late. To protect the future of the world, review our daily life. “

Of the 5,007 newly infected people confirmed last week, 26.7% are between 20 and 30 years old and 20.3% are between 30 and 30 years old, which represents almost 50% of the total between 20 and 30 years . Domestic infection, which is the main cause of spread, also reflects the social activity situation of the younger generation. If the current rate of increase in infected people remains 123%, it is estimated at around 1,136 per day in two weeks.

Regarding the health care delivery system, about 25% of newly infected people have been forced to be hospitalized so far, increasing the number from the current 2,200 to 4,828. There is growing concern that it will lead to healthcare collapse, far exceeding the 4,000 beds required by the city for medical facilities.

He said: “It is a very difficult and important situation. It is okay if an explosion of infection occurs at any time. If you do not receive medical treatment, it will not be able to save your life. This end of the year and the New Year holidays will be a peak of fun. “. If the infection cannot be suppressed, we will have to request the issuance of an emergency declaration. “The crisis situation cannot be stopped by shortening the business hours of restaurants that offer alcoholic beverages and the” New Year’s Eve Crown Special Notice and New Years “being announced. He also revealed that he had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister Yoshii Suga prior to the meeting, suggesting that he might reapply for the emergency declaration.[Naohide Kamada]