Secure 96% of hospital plan at the peak of corona infection nationwide Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare September 4, 21:09
In preparation for the case where the spread of new coronavirus infection reached its peak, while prefectures were working to secure beds, 96% of the plan, or 26,000 beds, were secured nationwide. I understand from the summary.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has estimated that when the new coronavirus infection peaks, there will be a total of 20,937 inpatients nationwide.
On the other hand, the prefecture plans to secure a total of 27,585 beds nationwide that can be immediately accepted.According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, 26,675 beds, which is 96% as of 2 days, were secured. is.
The prefecture's plan is to gradually increase the number of beds to be secured depending on the infection status, etc., and Ishikawa prefecture, Hyogo prefecture, and Okinawa prefecture have already entered the final stage.
Of these, Ishikawa Prefecture has 258 beds compared to the planned 254 beds, Hyogo Prefecture has 650 beds with 663 beds, and Okinawa Prefecture has 425 beds with 461 beds. Is that.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, "We would like to continue to provide necessary support so that prefectures can finally secure the medical system as planned."