Japan’s Wuhan pneumonia (new coronavirus disease, COVID-19) continues to be severe, because medical resources are overwhelmed, many mild or asymptomatic diagnosed people were asked to Home isolation convalescence, but there are also many cases of patients in isolation due to late delivery of medical care died. In response, Japanese Prime Minister Kan Yoshihide apologized publicly today (26th).
The Japanese media reported that many patients diagnosed with Wuhan pneumonia have died at home during convalescence since the outbreak of the disease, sparking a wave of domestic criticism of the government. When Kan was questioned in the Diet, opposition Constitutional Democratic Party lawmaker Kiyomi Tsujimoto questioned him today on the matter, asking if Kan felt responsible for the lives he failed to save.
In response, Kan said that it is the government’s responsibility to prepare for medical care, and that he is sorry for not doing his part to make sure that people are examined and treated when necessary. He also admitted that there are deficiencies and shortcomings in the medical resources and system, which have caused anxiety among the people.
The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reports that since March last year, a total of 197 people have died at home due to sudden deterioration of their illnesses after being asked to be quarantined at home due to initially mild or no symptoms.
According to Google statistics, there are currently 365,899 confirmed cases in Japan, and 5,199 people have died of the disease.
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