Chiba Outpatient facility with mass infection 24 hours a day at a physician and treatment March 20 20:20
In response to the outbreak of the new coronavirus, a meeting was held with officials from local governments and local governments in response to the outbreak of the outbreak of the new coronavirus at the Hokuso Nursery Garden in Higashisho Town, Chiba Prefecture. It was reported that a physician was stationed to treat the residents.
It has been confirmed that 86 people, including residents and staff, have been infected by the new coronavirus by 29th at the Hokuso Fostering Garden in Higashisho Town.
In the afternoon of the 30th, about 30 people including prefectures, towns, and facilities concerned gathered at the Toshocho government office to discuss future measures.
At the meeting, a doctor in charge of the prefecture reported that doctors and nurses familiar with infectious diseases were dispatched from nearby designated medical institutions around the clock to provide treatment and follow-up for residents.
In addition, nearly half of the staff were infected and the number of workers was short, so Funabashi City and others will adjust the support staff for assistance in the future.
After the meeting, Dr. Takuya Yamagishi of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, who provided guidance on infection prevention measures in the facility, said, "We must maintain the function of the facility from the viewpoint of infection control and medical management. I'd like to work with you and help. "
In addition, Mayor Toshio Iwata of Higashisho Town said, "It is rare that this has occurred in a group, so I would like to do my best and survive as a town."