The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare found that the number of infected people receiving medical treatment at home increased to more than 329,000 as of the 13th, which is about twice the previous week, while the infection of the new coronavirus spreads rapidly. ..
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the total number of people infected with the new coronavirus and receiving medical treatment at home was 329,538 as of the 13th.
It has surpassed the previous week by more than 169,000 and has surged 2.1 times.
By prefecture,
▽ Tokyo had the largest number of 53,015 people,
▽ Osaka prefecture had 33,374 people, and
▽ Kanagawa prefecture had 30,146 people.
The sickbed is also beginning to show signs of tightness.
Of the people who were judged to need hospitalization, the number of people who were being adjusted for acceptance was 797 nationwide, an increase of 500 from the previous week.
According to the Cabinet Secretariat, the "utilization rate of secured beds" as of the 14th is higher than 50% in Okinawa, Wakayama, and Kumamoto prefectures, which the government subcommittee has set as a guideline for "levels to strengthen measures". increase.
In February, the number of home recuperators reached a record high of 570,000.
▽ Health observation by the health center was delayed, and
▽ Some people died at home without being hospitalized, so the Ministry of Health, Labor and
Welfare is nationwide. We are asking local governments to strengthen their health observation and medical care provision systems.