Tokyo Medical Association calls for a 6-week voluntary self-restraint

Tokyo Medical Association calls for a 6-week voluntary self-restraint of the Medical Emergency Declaration, April 6, 19:10

As the new coronavirus infection spreads, the Tokyo Medical Association holds an urgent press conference on the 6th, saying that "the risk of medical collapse is increasing", and all citizens are strongly discouraged from unnecessary and urgent outings. Called out the “Medical Emergency Declaration”.

In this context, Chairman Haruo Ozaki said, `` If the number of patients continues to increase, not only will there be a shortage of hospital beds, but the risk of medical collapse will increase, as medical staff will not be able to provide work to severely ill patients due to hospital infections. Yes, "and issued a" Medical Emergency Declaration. "

In this context, the next six weeks will be important to prevent the spread of explosive infections. We demand strong instructions and measures so that we can receive appropriate medical care.

In addition, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is currently working to secure accommodation facilities for mildly ill patients and asymptomatic patients, so that they can concentrate on the treatment of more serious patients and reduce the burden on medical staff. Evaluated to lead to

At the conference, Chairman Ozaki said, "The most important thing is to slow down the infection, and that will solve all of the problems. While the Tokyo people have been working hard for Tokyo for six weeks, we have to build a medical system. I asked for help from the people of Tokyo.