As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads, the number of younger generations who are hospitalized with relatively severe symptoms is increasing at medical institutions in Tokyo, and we are becoming more vigilant.

The "Tokyo North Medical Center" in Kita-ku, Tokyo has secured 30 beds exclusively for the new corona and mainly accepts patients with moderate illness.



As of the 22nd, 24 people were hospitalized in a dedicated bed, of which 1 was under 10 years old, 1 was in their teens, 6 were in their 20s, 4 were in their 30s, 3 were in their 40s, and 50s. There are 3 people and the younger generation accounts for 75%.



Many patients are brought with relatively severe symptoms, such as worsening pneumonia, requiring oxygen inhalation, and high fever for days.

In addition, many people do not get rid of their symptoms even after 10 days, which is one of the criteria for discharge, and it is said that the burden on medical staff is increasing.



In addition, the increase in infected people is beginning to be seen in the field of emergency medical care.



At this hospital, there were about one case of emergency transportation per day on suspicion of being infected with the new corona, but this month there were eight cases on many days, and some of them were refused acceptance by other medical institutions. In some cases, it is brought from outside the ward.



In the future, if the infection spreads further and the number of patients who need to be hospitalized increases, the sickbed will become tight at once and the lives that can be saved may not be saved.

Dr. Kunihisa Miyazaki of the Tokyo North Medical Center said, "I have the impression that the age group of hospitalized people is getting younger, and I feel that the vaccination of the elderly is progressing. On the other hand, young people need to be hospitalized. In such cases, the symptoms will be severe to some extent, and I am concerned that the burden on hospitals that focus on moderate diseases like ours will increase. If medical care is tight, we will not be able to receive treatment. Even young people can become seriously ill and die, and I am worried that it will affect emergency and routine medical care. "