New virus Japan Medical Association "Medical institutions take measures against hospital-acquired infections" February 17 at 19:51
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Japan Medical Association published a message to the public indicating precautions in daily life and sent notices to medical institutions in various regions to take measures against hospital-acquired infections. Did.
The Japan Medical Association held an emergency press conference and issued a message to the people affected by the spread of the new coronavirus.
According to this, the virus has both droplet infection and contact infection, and calls for washing hands frequently with soap and alcohol disinfectant, and for masks and handkerchiefs when coughing and sneezing.
In addition, we hope that when consulting a medical institution, we will respond based on the guidelines for consultation and consultation provided by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
On the other hand, the Japan Medical Association has also notified medical associations in various regions about the actions to be taken at medical institutions.
As far as possible, measures should be taken to prevent hospital-acquired infections, prevent infections of other patients and staff, and pay attention to elderly people who are likely to become more ill or have underlying medical conditions, as well as pregnant women. To respond.
`` People who have not traveled to China or have no contact with infected people have no doubt that they are infected themselves, You have to be prepared for it. "