On the main island of Okinawa in Okinawa Prefecture, the spread of the new coronavirus has filled all the beds for moderately ill patients who require the administration of severe or oxygen, and the medical care provision system is in a critical situation.
The number of new infections of the new coronavirus announced by Okinawa Prefecture on the 15th was 661, 87 more than last Sunday, the highest number ever announced on Sunday.
According to a national comparison of infection status, the number of infected people per 100,000 population reached 279.74 in a week up to the 14th, and the worst infection status in Japan continues.
As of the 15th in the prefecture, the number of recuperators reached 5,783, a record high for the fifth consecutive day.
In addition, 649 people are hospitalized, and the utilization rate of beds for infected people is 83.4% in the prefecture as a whole.
However, as far as the main island of Okinawa is concerned, the medical care provision system is in a critical situation because all the beds for severely ill patients and moderately ill patients who need oxygen administration are being filled. increase.
According to the prefecture's countermeasures headquarters, "It is very difficult to coordinate the consultation of patients who are receiving medical treatment at home or accommodation. Recognizing the tight situation of the medical care provision system, refrain from going out unnecessarily. I want you to have it. "