Governor Koike to maintain medical system `` Securing accommodation for mildly ill people as soon as possible '' April 2 15:52
Governor Koike of Tokyo stated that the government's expert meeting required that drastic measures be taken to prevent the collapse of medical care, `` we will promptly secure accommodation for people with mild illness. '' In particular, he indicated that he would like to maintain the medical system by having the mildly ill be treated at home or in a hotel and controlling hospitalization.
At a government expert meeting held on January 1, medical institutions are expected to malfunction, and five prefectures, including Tokyo, are working to secure a medical system that prioritizes treatment of severely ill patients. Has put together a proposal that drastic measures need to be taken.
Governor Koike told reporters on Tuesday that "particularly people with mild illness have the idea of recuperating at home, but there is a possibility that they will be transmitted to their families."
He said, "We will promptly secure accommodations," and stated that he would like to maintain the medical system by reducing the number of hospitalizations, especially those with mild illness, at home or in hotels.