40 people at a hospital in Kaizuka, Osaka infected with the new coronavirus 23:12 on August 18
It was confirmed that a total of 40 patients, including inpatients and employees, were infected with the new coronavirus at a hospital in Kaizuka City, Osaka. I am.
The cluster was confirmed at Mizuma Hospital in Kaizuka City, Osaka.
According to the announcement by the hospital, after the infection of 5 inpatients was confirmed on the 16th, the infection of 11 patients and 1 staff member was confirmed on the 17th, and the infection of 21 patients and 2 staff members was confirmed on the 18th. is.
To date, 40 people have been infected, including 37 inpatients and 3 staff, and Osaka Prefecture is investigating the route of infection.
The hospital says that all inpatients in the ward where the infected person came out have completed the PCR test, and no other ward has a symptom of suspected infection.
According to the website, Mizuma Hospital has about 540 beds and accepts patients with mental illness and dementia, but is currently refusing to accept new hospitalizations.
The hospital says, "We will work together to prevent the spread of infection."