With the spread of the new coronavirus, the number of emergency and fever outpatient clinics is tight, and four academic societies, including the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine, held a conference to prioritize the treatment of people with severe symptoms and those at a high risk of aggravation, so the symptoms are mild. I called on people to refrain from visiting the doctor.
Four academic societies related to emergency medicine and community medicine, such as the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine, held a press conference at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare on the 2nd, saying that the shortage of emergency and fever outpatients began to affect ordinary medical care, saying, ``Life that can be saved is lost. The possibility is increasing," he said with a sense of crisis.
On top of that, in many cases, the symptoms of the Omicron strain are relieved in a few days, and only about 1 in 1,000 people develop severe symptoms, so he called on people with mild symptoms to refrain from visiting a doctor.
As a guideline for symptoms, if you can eat and drink, and you do not have difficulty breathing, no special treatment will be given, so there is no need to rush to see a doctor.
On the other hand, if you cannot drink water, have difficulty breathing, or have a fever of 37.5 degrees or higher for 4 days or more, people aged 65 or older who are at high risk of becoming severe, those with underlying diseases, and pregnant women should consult a doctor. I think you need
Also, if you have chest pain or are unconscious, you should call an ambulance.
Hiroki Ohashi, Vice President of the Japan Primary Care Association, said, "I think there are people who want to see a doctor for peace of mind, but for now, I would like you to prioritize those who need treatment."