According to the police agency, the number of people who were infected with the new coronavirus and died of sudden deterioration at home, etc., rose to 250 in August, eight times the number in the previous month and July. understand.
About half of the younger generation is in their 50s, and experts are calling attention.
Police nationwide are investigating the cause of death for people who died outside of medical institutions, and according to the National Police Agency, 250 people who died in August when they were infected with the new coronavirus and suddenly became ill at home. I went up to a person.
It surged about eight times as much as in July, the highest ever in a month.
By prefecture,
▽ Tokyo has the largest number with 112 people,
▽ Saitama with 23 people,
▽ Kanagawa with 22 people,
▽ Chiba with 19 people, etc.,
accounting for 70% in the metropolitan area.
By age,
▽ 50s was the most with 74 people,
followed by
▽ 70s 41 people,
▽ 60s 40 people,
▽ 40s 34 people, etc.,
54% of the relatively young generation up to 50s Occupies.
In total from March last year to last month, 817 people were infected with the new corona and died at home, etc., as the police know.
Experts said, "Many younger generations live alone, so if you are going to receive medical treatment at home, please report your health condition to your family and people at work every day. On the contrary, if someone close to you becomes infected. , I would like you to contact me diligently, and if there is something wrong with my physical condition, I would like you to actively support me by contacting a medical institution or health center on my behalf. "