Tokyo authorities have asked hospitals to prepare more beds for covid-19 patients as its capital Japan, which is currently hosting the Olympic Games, is facing an increase in cases of coronavirus, as broadcast today by the television network TBS. The total number of infections in Tokyo, where visitors from all over the world have flocked, it reached 1,429 yesterday Monday, double compared to a week ago, reports APE.
It is the highest number of covid-19 infections reported on Monday since the pandemic broke out, with a record number of cases reported on Sunday. The number of reported cases on weekends and holidays is usually reduced as fewer diagnostic tests are performed and the Japanese authorities are anxiously awaiting today’s announcement.
With hospitals accepting more and more patients, Tokyo authorities want to increase the number of beds to 6,406 from the current 5,967, according to TBS. According to the television network, referring to the recommendation of the authorities of the Japanese capital, the hospitals should reduce the planned interventions and limit the treatments of patients. Health officials have warned that increased mobility, seasonal factors and the spread of coronavirus strains could lead to a rise in covid-19 cases this summer.
The immunization campaign has accelerated
Kyoto University professor Yuki Furuse had earlier estimated that the daily number of cases in Tokyo could reach 2,000 in August, leading to the depletion of hospital beds in the greater Japanese capital. Although the vaccine strengthens the protection of older people, who are more likely to need treatment, only 36% of the Japanese population has received at least one dose of covid-19 vaccine.
At first Immunization campaign in Japan progressed slowly, but accelerated last month before facing problems again a while ago. Many Japanese wanted the Olympics postponed again or even canceled as they feared that the arrival of many athletes and officials from around the world could worsen their health. The Olympic Games are being held under strict rules to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but so far 155 cases of covid-19 have been identified among athletes and others.
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