As the number of beds is tight, especially in Tokyo, the government has notified local governments of the policy of home medical treatment, except for critically ill patients, in areas where the number of patients is increasing rapidly.
Regarding this notification, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare explained, "This is one of the ideas to give priority to hospitalization for critically ill patients."
Regarding areas where the number of patients is increasing rapidly, the government announced on the 2nd that it will be based on medical treatment at home instead of accommodation, except for critically ill patients and those who are at particularly high risk of aggravation. Notified the local government.
The notification calls for ensuring a system for prompt hospitalization and strengthening health observations such as home visits in case of sudden changes in physical condition during medical treatment at home.
Regarding this notification, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, "It was shown as one of the ideas based on the spread of infection that I have never experienced." The purpose is to give priority to those who have a particularly high risk of aggravation and to be hospitalized. "
Prefectural governments have requested that the criteria for hospitalization be indicated, but the notification does not specify it, and the prefectures are requested to make a decision based on the infection status.
In addition, regarding the discharge criteria for inpatients, until now it was assumed that 10 days had passed since the onset of the disease, but in order to secure a bed, those who are judged to be mild by the doctor should switch to home medical treatment on the way. I acknowledged and notified it together.