A 47-year-old man in Chiba Prefecture, who was infected with the new coronavirus and was diagnosed with "moderate disease" this month, was unable to find a hospital to transport to for four hours in an ambulance and was forced to take medical treatment at home for a full day. It is said that it was done.



This man told NHK, "I thought it might not be possible anymore. I think it would have been dangerous if my home medical treatment continued, so I don't think I can tolerate home medical treatment for moderate illness." rice field.

Even if you look for a destination because it is equivalent to "moderate"

A 47-year-old man living in Chiba Prefecture was receiving medical treatment at home after a positive test for the new coronavirus was found on the 7th. I tried to call the fire department.



In the ambulance, I found that the oxygen saturation in the blood was 90% and asked me to search for a destination as equivalent to "moderate", but I could not find a hospital that could be accepted for 4 hours.

The doctor tears at home again

I couldn't find a hospital, so I went back to my house, got an IV drip and an oxygen inhaler from my doctor, and had to take care of myself at home for a whole day.



At that time, the doctor who prescribed the drip and other prescriptions said, "This is all I can do," and shed tears. At this time, the man said he felt the importance of the matter.



After that, a hospital where I could be hospitalized was found, and I was diagnosed with "moderate 2", who had difficulty breathing on my own and was considered to be admitted to a facility where advanced medical care was available.



Now, by inhaling oxygen through the nose, he has recovered to the point where he can talk.

"It was really dangerous if I continued to receive medical treatment at home."

The man said about the situation when he called the ambulance, "I think I couldn't call the ambulance because I couldn't breathe if I waited longer than that. I felt seriously ill and I was scared when I think about it now." rice field.



Also, regarding my feelings when I could not find a destination, I was stunned when I was told, "There are no hospitals in Chiba prefecture that can be transported. 300 people with the same moderate illness cannot be hospitalized and are waiting at home." I thought it might not be possible. For me, the painful symptoms that were incomparable to influenza continued, and I remained uneasy with all the things I didn't understand. "



On top of that, "I was lucky enough to be hospitalized in a whole day, but I think it would have been really dangerous if I had been receiving medical treatment at home for another day. I don't think I can tolerate home medical treatment because of moderate illness. "