As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly, the staff of health centers and hospitals in Tokyo are calling for harsh work one after another, and labor groups have complained that measures such as increasing the number of staff are necessary. ..
The press conference was held by the "Autonomous Labor Union," a labor organization formed by the labor union of local government employees.
In response to the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection, this group interviewed people working at health centers and hospitals in Tokyo, which are members of the labor union.
According to the report, a public health nurse working at a health center said, "The number of infected people has increased significantly, and we cannot take a rest on weekends and holidays, and we are working long hours. If this situation continues, there is a risk of death from overwork. I feel that it is also expensive. "
In addition, a nurse working at a hospital accepting patients with the new coronavirus said, "Many people are exhausted and feel that their patience is limited. Some people are absent from work due to illness or stress, so there is not enough manpower. There is no such thing. "
Vice Chairman Kyoko Takayanagi said, "If the infection continues to spread rapidly, the situation may become even more serious. It is necessary to take measures such as increasing the number of staff who will respond to the new coronavirus."