In Kumamoto Prefecture, there have been a series of nosocomial infections with the new coronavirus, and some medical institutions are in a state of "excessive hospitalization" that exceeds the number of beds reserved for corona patients in advance. We discussed the future medical provision system, including
According to Kumamoto Prefecture, as of the 22nd of this month, 21 medical institutions are in a state of "excessive hospitalization" due to the spread of nosocomial infections among people who are hospitalized for reasons other than the new corona. .
The prefecture has strengthened its system by increasing the number of beds reserved for coronavirus patients from approximately 850 to over 1,000. On the 25th, we held a joint meeting of experts with Kumamoto City.
In his opening remarks, Governor Kabashima of Kumamoto Prefecture said, "The number of infected people in the prefecture has exceeded 4,000 in a day, and the number of infected people is increasing rapidly. In particular, we would like to receive advice from a professional standpoint regarding the hospitalization system. I want to," he said.
In Kumamoto Prefecture, if symptoms are mild and not an emergency, many medical institutions are closed during the daytime on weekdays, and many medical institutions are closed during the year-end and New Year holidays. We are calling for you to prepare so that you can.