Japan Medical Association `` Declaration of medical crisis '' In areas where beds are insufficient, April 1 at 19:30
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, the Medical Association of Japan has announced its own Medical Crisis Situation Declaration, stating that hospital beds are in short supply in some areas. Call for proper consultation.
Regarding the "Emergency Declaration" based on the Special Measures Law on Countermeasures against the New Coronavirus, Prime Minister Abe stated in a meeting of the House of Councilors on Tuesday that "it is not at this time to issue any more." We will continue to make prudent decisions while monitoring changes in the number of infected people and the impact on the economy.
Under such circumstances, Chairman Yokokura of the Japan Medical Association said at a press conference, `` The national declaration will be issued in light of the impact of people's lives and the economy, but in some areas, beds are becoming scarce. It's too late after the outbreak of the infection, and we need to take action now. The site is a 'state of healthcare crisis'. "
He called on the people to maintain their healthcare delivery system, take care of their own health, take measures to prevent the spread of infection, and take appropriate action.
On the other hand, Chairman Yokokura stated that the government's response to the new coronavirus "would like to accelerate the response in light of the shortage of supplies and the fact that the system is not sufficiently secured now."