At least 776 people died at home after being infected at home during the two months of July and August, with the spread of the new coronavirus "seventh wave", of which nearly 80% were 70. According to the summary of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, it was found that the number of people older than 10 years was occupied.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare investigated the spread of infection in the ``7th wave'' and investigated people who died at home after being infected with the new corona in the two months of July and August through all prefectures nationwide. At least 776 people have died from the virus.
By age group, 58% were in their 80s and above, followed by 21% in their 70s, and 79% and nearly 80% of the total were in their 70s and above.
In addition, 9% were in their 60s, 5% in their 50s, 3% in their 40s, 2% in their 30s, and 2% in their 20s or younger.
69% of the people had underlying diseases, and 41.4% of those who were diagnosed with corona just before they died had mild or no symptoms.
Regarding treatment at home, 22.8% said they "hoped", 10.3% said "no hope", and 66.9% said "unknown" or "positive after death".
As for specific cases, there were people who rapidly became severely ill while being treated at home, people whose family requested hospitalization but were being treated at home, and people who were suffering from terminal cancer before being infected and were staying at home. It means that there were also people who hoped to reach the end.
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said, ``We would like to strengthen our response to patients who need hospital treatment, and expand the health follow-up center and provide information so that we can quickly refer patients to medical institutions when their symptoms worsen during treatment. ”.