The third wave of the Covid-19 epidemic has started in Japan, with thousands of people being diagnosed every day. In addition, Japanese authorities have to be careful with winter flu.
In Japan, the third wave of Covid-19 has already begun. The number of new infections is increasing day by day. The authorities also have to deal with the winter flu, which is known in medical circles as a “double pandemic”.
The Japanese government has raised the outbreak alert to the highest level, according to a report from our RFI reporter Bruno. The third wave of the Covid-19 epidemic has only just begun, and the number of new infections has already surpassed the peak time of this summer – the second wave of the epidemic. In addition, Japan is dealing with the onslaught of winter flu.
Polls show that 80 percent of Japanese are upset or extremely upset about the situation. On the streets of Tokyo, a Japanese woman said it’s starting to get cold outside, people are opening fewer windows, and the virus is spreading faster. A man next to this woman, on the other hand, said that it is still possible to get sick and catch the flu this winter, even if you observe social distance and wear a mask. Because of this bad double epidemic. It’s disturbing.
It’s not easy for Japan to deal with two health threats at the same time
Another woman stated that there is a shortage of anti-flu vaccine throughout Asia. And it (the vaccine) doesn’t seem to be very effective yet. This is really not the year. Another Japanese woman said everyone should have gotten a flu shot, but people are worried about catching Covid-19 in crowded medical clinics. dealing with two health threats at the same time is not easy. Experts have warned the Japanese government that if the flu outbreak also gets out of control, hospitals will soon be at risk of overcrowding.
Japan’s third wave of Covid epidemic is coming thick and fast
The total number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Japan is approaching 120,000, with almost 2,000 deaths. The situation in Tokyo, Osaka and Hokkaido is severe. Medical alerts have been issued in a number of places, calling for more dedicated beds in medical facilities.
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government recently held an outbreak monitoring meeting, and experts point out that the epidemic is now beginning to spread rapidly and that a high degree of vigilance is necessary. Thousands of people are now being diagnosed every day in Japan.
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