It was found that the number of pregnant women infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo was more than 1,100, which was the highest number so far in the last month, and only about 20% were hospitalized.
Experts say, "Especially pregnant women in the latter half of pregnancy are at high risk of becoming severely ill, so we would like you to work closely with your obstetrician."
According to the Japan Obstetrics and Gynecology Association, the number of pregnant women reported to be infected with the new corona in Tokyo was 1141 in the last month, which was the highest number ever in August last year. It was nearly double the number of 611 people, which was the highest number ever.
Of these, 258 were admitted to medical institutions, only 23% were treated at accommodation facilities, and 879 were pregnant at home, accounting for 77%.
The percentage of pregnant women hospitalized after infection has fallen below 32% in August last year, when the medical system was in a critical situation, and acceptance is becoming difficult.
For this reason, from the 19th, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set up a room for pregnant women with 40 beds in line with the two newly constructed accommodation facilities, and has established a system for obstetricians to observe their health online every day. Even if it does not exist, it is said that it will deal with pregnant women who feel uneasy.
Professor Akihito Nakai of Nippon Medical School, a managing director of the Japan Obstetrics and Gynecology Association, said, "The number of inpatients in Corona has not decreased, and we need to continue to be careful. Infection in late pregnancy increases the risk of aggravation, so I would like you to work closely with your obstetrician. "