Katsushika-ku, Tokyo announced that 25 people, including residents and staff, were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus at a long-term care facility in the ward, and a group of infected people = a cluster occurred.
According to Katsushika Ward, infections of residents living on the same floor have been revealed one after another at the special elderly nursing home "Katsushikaen" in the ward from the 4th of this month.
By the 8th, a total of 25 people were infected, including 9 employees in their 30s to 90s, and the ward said that a group of infected people = a cluster had occurred in the facility.
Of the 16 residents who were found to be infected, 8 have been hospitalized so far, and the others are mild or asymptomatic, so they will continue to adjust their hospitalization while undergoing medical treatment within the facility.
In Katsushika City, the health center will confirm whether measures are being taken appropriately to prevent the spread of infection, and will continue to support institutional medical treatment, such as providing 200 protective clothing to employees who continue to care for infected people. I am doing it.