Saitama Prefecture announced that a man in his 60s, who had been infected with the new coronavirus and was being treated at home, died at home on August 24 after a sudden change in his condition.
According to Saitama Prefecture, a man in his 60s living in the prefecture was confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in mid-August.
Although the man had an underlying illness, his symptoms were mild and he was being treated with his family living at home, so he was also informed by the health center of his health observation.
Since the telephone communication was not successful in the morning of August 23, the person in charge of the health center visited his home and checked his condition, but no particular abnormality was found, so he continued his medical treatment at home. Was there.
However, on the morning of the 24th, the next day, he could not be contacted, so when the person in charge of the health center visited again, he died at home.