New Coronavirus Japan's first dead expert Feb 14 4:57
We asked experts in infectious diseases about the death of a person infected with the new coronavirus for the first time in Japan and the emergence of some people whose transmission route is not clear.
Mr. Hamada: "The fatality rate is never high and we take it calmly."
Atsuro Hamada of Tokyo Medical University said that the death of a new coronavirus infected person for the first time in Japan was `` very unfortunate, although the infectivity of the virus seems to be quite strong, we now know the fatality rate Is not high. I want you to take it calmly. "
In addition, regarding the emergence of infected people whose route of infection is not clearly understood, "It is an unfavorable situation. It is necessary to investigate where the infection originated. If the route of infection became traceable, patients would appear one after another in Japan. We must also consider the possibility of a situation that is happening. "
He also said that it was necessary to ensure that people who were at risk of becoming seriously ill were not affected by the spread of the infection, saying, "If you feel uneasy, do not go to the hospital directly. I would like you to call a call center, family doctor, health center, etc. in advance and receive instructions on which hospital to consult. "
In addition, infected people will continue to say, "At this point, medical facilities in each region are not fully equipped to respond sufficiently, and medical systems must be urgently prepared at the national and local levels." He acknowledged that urgent action was required.
Mr. Okabe: "We need to focus on preventing the spread of infection in Japan"
Nobuhiko Okabe, director of the Kawasaki City Institute of Health and Safety, said, `` Since we know that there are a certain number of infected people in Japan, we will shift our focus from measures to prevent invasion from overseas to measures to prevent the spread of infection in Japan. Specifically, patients with pneumonia who do not know the cause need to be tested for a new type of coronavirus, because the infection may spread without realizing it. If a large number of patients are hospitalized at a designated medical institution, it is important that medical institutions cooperate and treat patients while judging the risk of aggravation, as seriously ill patients may not be able to receive appropriate medical treatment promptly. '' I was talking.
Mr. Kudo "Thorough basic precautionary measures such as hand washing and disinfection in hospitals"
"At the time, Koichiro Kudo, former director of the International Center for Infectious Diseases at the National Center for Global Health and Medicine, said," I was convinced that there was a risk of death in Japan, but it is a pity that some people have died. Early diagnosis and treatment are needed to rescue severely ill patients, and testing and medical care must be urgently arranged. "
Also, at the hospital in Tokyo where Mr. Kudo is currently the director, many elderly people visit, saying, `` To protect the elderly, we thoroughly implement basic precautionary measures such as hand washing and hand disinfection in the hospital. In addition, if you have symptoms such as fever, we will take measures such as separating the flow line from general patients. "