New Corona “Increased burden on the medical site without the number of beds being tight” Health Minister August 4, 14:00
As confirmation of new coronavirus infections continued in various places, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato pointed out at a press conference that the number of hospital beds is not tight, but the burden on the medical field is increasing, He expressed his intention to continue the necessary support as a country.
In this context, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato described the current situation of the spread of the infection as follows: "If we look at only the number of beds in the country as a whole, it is a recognition that the situation is not yet under pressure. Various burdens such as adjustment of hospitalization of are increasing."
Specifically, he pointed out that if the number of beds that accept patients is increased, it will be necessary to arrange new people, and if the number of severely ill patients increases, more manpower will be required.
In addition, he said, "In order to achieve a long-term sustainable response, it is necessary to treat patients with the new coronavirus and other patients in parallel, and I would like to take that into account," he said. He expressed his intention to continue the necessary support.