China News Service, December 7 According to a report by Kyodo News on the 7th, considering the frequent occurrence of cluster infections in medical institutions, the Japanese Society of Environmental Infection has recently launched measures to send teams of doctors and nurses specializing in infectious diseases to medical institutions.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, as of November 30 local time, there have been 2,575 cluster infections throughout Japan, including 412 in medical institutions.
In view of the fact that serious cases have been reported everywhere, the Ministry of Labour and Welfare has decided to increase support.
The picture shows people in Tokyo buying masks in stores.
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According to reports, infections in medical institutions not only easily lead to the spread of the epidemic, but also lead to many deaths.
Faced with the urgent situation, the Japanese Society of Environmental Infection has established a network to accept requests from the central and local governments to dispatch special teams to medical institutions and facilities for the elderly through a dedicated window, and connect with special teams established in each prefecture.
According to reports, once an infection occurs in a hospital, it is often difficult for the facility to deal with it alone.
The epidemic may also threaten the elderly and people with underlying diseases. To prevent the spread of the epidemic, hygiene must be more cautious, such as avoiding contact with surfaces when discarding disposable masks and gloves.
The group dispatched by the society will provide on-site guidance to the staff, including how to put on and take off the protective equipment, and ensure that the infected person does not come into contact with other patients.