New Corona Bed Tightness "Stage 3" Regional expansion beyond the index

New Corona Bed Tightness "Stage 3" Area Expansion Exceeding Indicators November 11, 19:13

The latest data for each prefecture regarding the infection status of the new coronavirus was released on the 11th.

Areas that exceed the “Stage 3” index are expanding in terms of the tightness of the beds.

A subcommittee of the government has classified the infection status of the new coronavirus into four stages, of which "Stage 3", which is concerned that the medical care provision system will be seriously hindered, and preparations for the explosive spread of infection. As a guide, specific indicators are shown numerically for "Stage 4", which requires.

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare released the latest data for each prefecture on the 11th.

Of these, in terms of "sickness of beds," the usage rate of beds that could be secured at this point exceeded 25% of the "Stage 3" index in Aomori Prefecture (27.4%) as of November 3. ), Miyagi prefecture (38%), Tokyo (26.1%), Osaka prefecture (26.6%), Okayama prefecture (31%), Okinawa prefecture (43.1%).

In the two weeks from October 20, Aomori prefecture, Miyagi prefecture, Osaka prefecture, and Okayama prefecture have newly exceeded the index.

In addition, as of November 3, Okinawa Prefecture will be an index for stage 3 in terms of the total number of people receiving medical treatment, including those who are hospitalized at medical institutions and those who are receiving medical treatment at home or accommodation facilities. Over 15 people per 100,000 population.

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On the other hand, there were no prefectures that exceeded the stage 3 or 4 indicators in "number of positives per week" and "positive rate of PCR test".

The subcommittee states, "These indicators are just a guide, and the national and prefectural governments need to make a comprehensive judgment based on the local conditions."

A meeting of experts advising the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on measures against the new coronavirus said, "The number of newly infected people is increasing this month," and "the number of hospitalized and severely ill people has been increasing since the end of last month." It should be noted that the occupancy rate of beds is increasing in some areas as it turns to an increase. "

Medical practice is wary of re-expansion

A new type of coronavirus whose infection spreads again.

One of the most important things to watch out for is the impact on the medical field.

At medical institutions in Tokyo, the number of patients is increasing, although the situation is not tight, and we are becoming more vigilant.

The "Tokyo North Medical Center" in Kita-ku, Tokyo treats people infected with the new coronavirus, mainly mildly ill patients.

The number of beds is 40.

We are currently accepting 18 patients in their teens to 70s and still have room in bed.

Still, the number of hospitalized patients is gradually increasing, from 54 new patients in September to 82 in October.

If the infection continues to spread, the number of patients may increase.

However, it is difficult for hospitals to increase the number of dedicated beds for the new Corona.

This is because from June, we have returned to the normal medical care system, such as resuming the suspended health examination and the reduced cancer surgery, and we are accepting many patients other than the new corona.

In addition to hospitalization, the number of outpatients with fever may increase in the future.

The hospital built a prefabricated building on the premises and set up a new corona outpatient clinic from June.

This is to avoid contact with other patients, and PCR tests and antigen tests are performed on the spot for patients with symptoms such as fever or suspected infection.

About 70 people are tested every day, and there are several positives every day.

Dr. Kunihisa Miyazaki of the center said, "Now, there are many patients with domestic infections and foreigners, and children are also hospitalized. When it gets colder, the number of hospitalized patients such as emergency and pneumonia increases every year, mainly among the elderly. It will be difficult to increase the number of dedicated beds for the new Corona any more. If the infection spreads further in the future, I am worried that when the inpatients become severely ill, it may not be possible to find an advanced medical institution to transfer to. I want many people to recognize that corona virus is a disease that causes death with a certain probability when infected, and we want you to take thorough measures. "