Source: CCTV News Client
According to statistics from the Japan Broadcasting Association TV Station, on the 18th, there were 5,230 new confirmed cases of new coronary pneumonia in Japan, with a total of more than 690,000 confirmed cases. There were 216 new deaths. On that day, the number of severe cases in Japan reached 1,235, a new high.
Although Japan has extended the state of emergency in nine regions until the end of this month, the number of confirmed patients forced to recuperate at home has increased due to the continued tight medical resources. According to the latest statistics of Kyodo News , at least 78 people have died due to worsening of their condition during their stay in hospital and home care.
According to Kyodo News, the investigation was conducted on 14 prefectures and prefectures that had implemented a state of emergency this year. According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare of Japan, as of May 12, the number of confirmed patients with home care in Japan reached 34,537. Some analysts said that the data reflects the rapid expansion of the epidemic has made medical resources short, resulting in the death of confirmed patients who are unable to receive treatment in time. At present, the bed usage rate of Fukuoka Prefecture is 80%, and medical resources are extremely tight. The Japanese Broadcasting Association html disclosed a video on the 319th, and the difficulty of patients in Fukuoka Prefecture in seeking medical treatment was highlighted.
Confirmed patient in Fukuoka Prefecture: My current physical condition is not very clear, I only have fever symptoms, and I feel very uneasy.
reported that after calling the ambulance, the patient was rejected by more than 30 medical institutions. After searching for two and a half hours, the location of the medical treatment was determined. According to his attending physician, the patient is already in a severe state.
Doctor: His condition is already very critical. If he comes one day later, he may be in danger of his life.
