As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads, an academic conference where infectious disease specialists discuss the latest findings began on the 7th in Yokohama.
The conference, which was jointly held by the Japan Society for Infectious Diseases and the Japan Society of Chemotherapy, began on the 7th at both the Yokohama city venue and online as a countermeasure against infection of the new corona.
Among them, Tetsuya Matsumoto, Chairman of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy, gave a lecture, "We are currently in the fourth wave, but due to the influence of the mutant virus, the number of severely ill patients has reached a record high. In addition, the situation is becoming more serious. Some people still want to see the situation with an optimistic outlook, but it seems that the reality is that the declaration and cancellation of an emergency situation have not struck a chord with vague grounds. I want you to respect the opinions of experts more. "
In addition, he said that the focus will be on dealing with mutant viruses in the future. "The first confirmed mutant virus in the United Kingdom has already been replaced in Japan, and it is necessary to be vigilant against the mutant virus reported in India in the future. However, although there are still many unclear points, it is important to improve the inspection system and strengthen segregation measures after entry to prevent domestic expansion. "
A total of about 4,000 people will participate in the conference, which will be held until the 9th, and the latest research on the diagnosis and treatment of the new coronavirus will be reported.