Osaka Prefecture, where the number of seriously ill people is increasing, calls for intensive prevention of infection of the elderly. 5:07 on August 20
In Osaka prefecture, the number of severely ill patients with new coronavirus is increasing rapidly, so from the 21st to the end of this month, intensively call on the infection prevention measures etc. I decided. In the prefecture, we would like to stop the increase in the number of seriously ill patients by prioritizing inspections for the elderly and others.
On the 19th, Osaka Prefecture held a countermeasure headquarters meeting in response to the rapid increase in the number of severely ill patients.
In order to prevent the infection of the elderly who are likely to become serious, from the 21st to the 31st of this month, an environment with a high risk of infection should be provided to the family members who are in daily contact with the elderly, and the staff such as facilities and medical institutions for the elderly. I decided to avoid it and to call for an early examination if I have any symptoms.
In addition, we will request that people who are engaged in work related to the facility, inpatients, inpatients, and visitors from the outside also thoroughly implement infection control measures.
Governor Yoshimura told reporters, "Each hospital is in a very tight situation. I would like to make an effort to reduce the number of infected people." By doing so, he expressed his desire to stop the increase in the number of severely ill patients.
On the other hand, Osaka Prefecture will cancel the request for closure of business hours and shortening of business hours to restaurants in some areas of Minami, which has been started from 6th of this month, at 00:00 on the 21st because it has helped to suppress the spread of infection. I decided.