Six mayors of the Tama area of Tokyo have requested the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to promptly establish temporary medical facilities so that those who are undergoing medical treatment at home, which is rapidly increasing due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection, can receive appropriate medical care. bottom.
The six mayors of Musashino City, Mitaka City, Fuchu City, Chofu City, Koganei City, and Komae City visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office on the night of the 26th and submitted the request.
According to the request, the medical system in the metropolitan area is in a critical stage on the verge of collapse due to the spread of infection, and the number of people receiving medical treatment at home is increasing rapidly, and there are cases where the symptoms suddenly worsen and are fatal. I'm pointing out.
On top of that, in order to enable people undergoing medical treatment at home to receive appropriate medical care, we are requesting that temporary medical facilities be promptly established by utilizing the facilities in the city.
According to the city side, the city has indicated that it will consider responding to these requests.
At a press conference after the request, Mayor Yoshiki Nagatomo of Chofu City said, "I would like you to set up a temporary medical facility in a large-scale sports facility owned by the city. It will be the heart of the hearts of more than one million citizens in one city. "