First confirmed in Omicron Kagoshima Prefecture starts free PCR[01/05 19:50]
The new corona mutant virus “Omicron” was confirmed for the first time in Kagoshima prefecture. The route of infection is unknown.
(Governor Shioda) “Five cases of Omicron infection have been confirmed. Since the infection route is unknown at this time, it is considered to be a so-called community-acquired infection.”
According to the prefecture, Omicron infection was confirmed in a total of 5 people, 2 males and 3 females. All five had a so-called “breakthrough infection,” which developed from late December to this month, was hospitalized at a medical institution, and was transmitted after two vaccinations. Four of the five had a history of staying outside the prefecture or had contact with people from outside the prefecture.
Governor Shioda said, “Although the spread of Omicron infection has not been confirmed in the prefecture, the infection route is unknown,” so he said that it was a “community-acquired infection.” The prefecture has not disclosed the place of residence or age, as it may lead to the identification of infected people.
(Governor Shioda) “I don’t know the exact route of infection. It’s not limited to Omicron, but I want you to be alert and take basic infection control measures because you are vaccinated twice.”
Following the first confirmation of Omicron, the prefecture announced that it will start free PCR tests for people who are worried about infection, including those who have already been vaccinated, at 16 locations in the prefecture such as Kagoshima City and Satsumasendai City. did.
The period is until the 31st of this month, and although you do not need to make a reservation in advance, there are some places where you need to contact us by phone in advance, so please check the prefecture’s homepage as well.
In addition, on the 5th, there were 6 new corona infections in Amami City, 4 in Kagoshima City, 2 in Aira City and 2 in Tatsugo Town, 1 in Satsuma Town, and 4 new people from outside the prefecture. 19 people have been confirmed.
It is the first time in about three and a half months since September 19th last year that the number of infected people in a day has doubled in the prefecture. The total number of infected people in the prefecture is 9,152, and as of the 4th, 13 people are hospitalized in medical institutions. There are no severe or moderate illnesses.
