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The outbreak of new coronavirus clusters has been reported not only in restaurants, welfare facilities for the elderly, and medical institutions, but also in various places such as workplaces, school club activities, and circles since March this year, which is considered to be the fourth wave of infection. , It is showing the aspect of diversification.

"Breakdown of cluster occurrence locations" From the 32nd Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Advisory Board (April 27, 2021)

According to the recently opened Coronavirus Infection Control Advisory Board of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the monthly number of outbreaks of clusters of 5 or more people excluding domestic infections was declared a second emergency in the third wave of infection. In January of this year, the number of cases reached a record high of 961, and in February it decreased to 388, but from March it increased again to 428, and in April (aggregated from April 1 to 23), 463. The case has been confirmed.

The breakdown is that clusters in the workplace were about 11% in January this year, but the ratio is increasing to about 13% in February, about 18% in March, and 21% in April.

In addition, the cluster of schools and educational facilities was about 9% in January and about 7% in February, but the ratio is also increasing to about 10% in March and 13% in April. About 44% of universities, about 22% of high schools, and about 7% of junior high schools were thought to be the causes of clusters, such as club activities, clubs, and club activities.

On the other hand, the cluster in the welfare facility for the elderly was the highest at about 37% in January and about 35% in February, but it was about 21% in March and about 19% in April. The percentage tended to decrease. The percentage of medical institutions also increased to about 19% in January and about 26% in February, but decreased to about 16% in March and about 11% in April.

On the other hand, for restaurants (including taverns and bars), about 4% in January, about 3% in February, about 7% in March, and about 8% in April. In addition, restaurants with entertainment are in the single digit range, with about 5% in January, about 4% in February, about 7% in March, and about 4% in April.

The Advisory Board for Countermeasures against Coronavirus Infectious Diseases has recently seen a diversification of clusters, emphasizing the need for thorough countermeasures in areas where clusters are likely to occur. Although the number of welfare facilities for the elderly is decreasing as a whole, the number of cases is still high, so it is important to prevent infection of facility staff as a cluster measure for welfare facilities for the elderly. Pointed out the need for general inspection. At the same time, he points out that it is necessary to establish a system that allows users to quickly inspect even mild symptoms.