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COVID-19 is forcing some Japanese hospitals to limit conventional care

National | FOCUS Mar 2, 2022

COVID-19 is forcing some Japanese hospitals to limit conventional care

by Osamu Tsukimori

With medical facilities full of coronavirus cases, doctors are scheduling fewer surgeries and ambulances search longer to find an emergency room that has space.

Japan to conduct survey on doctors' long work hours

National Feb 27, 2022

Japan to conduct survey on doctors' long work hours

The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry is set to soon conduct a survey on extra work hours for hospital doctors, ahead of the April 2024 introduction of overtime regulations.

Continued strain on Japan's medical system raises uncertainty over end of quasi-emergency

National Feb 24, 2022

Continued strain on Japan's medical system raises uncertainty over end of quasi-emergency

Highlighting the concern, the occupancy rate of hospital beds for COVID-19 patients was above 50% in 19 of the 31 prefectures as of Monday and over 80% in Osaka and Fukuoka.

Japan's revised coronavirus policy calls for toddlers to wear masks

National Feb 11, 2022

Japan's revised coronavirus policy calls for toddlers to wear masks

The wearing of masks by young children is recommended for those age 2 or older "on a temporary basis, to the extent possible based on their development."

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

National Feb 9, 2022

Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage

The council's proposal includes fee changes to facilitate the resolution of problems highlighted by the COVID-19 crisis and promote cooperation among medical institutions.

COVID-19 patients may be allowed to leave the hospital in four days

National Feb 8, 2022

COVID-19 patients may be allowed to leave the hospital in four days

The recommendation to allow COVID-19 patients to start recovering at home or change hospitals early is intended to prevent a strain on medical resources.

Japan aims to have children wear face masks at day care

National Feb 4, 2022

Japan aims to have children wear face masks at day care

A panel wrote in their recommendations that children are "recommended to wear masks when possible," but that it would depend on their individual development.

Japan's medical system on brink amid COVID-19 surge

National | FOCUS Feb 4, 2022

Japan's medical system on brink amid COVID-19 surge

Workers on the ground say that "the situation is getting worse by the minute," and that they are on the edge psychologically.

What you need to know about recovering from COVID-19 at home

National / Science & Health | EXPLAINER Feb 2, 2022

What you need to know about recovering from COVID-19 at home

by Kanako Takahara

To lower the burden on health care systems, the rules for self-isolation are changing — here's a rundown of the latest from the health ministry.

Breaking point: Japan's outpatient clinics overstretched amid omicron surge

National Jan 26, 2022

Breaking point: Japan's outpatient clinics overstretched amid omicron surge

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 variant is causing apprehension at the clinics, generally the first stop for individuals to check if they have the virus.

Japan children infected during delta surge hospitalized more often than in earlier waves

National Jan 26, 2022

Japan children infected during delta surge hospitalized more often than in earlier waves

The hospitalization rate of children during the delta wave between August and October of 2021 was 14 times higher than during previous waves.

As omicron spreads in Japan, business continuity plans come into focus

National Jan 24, 2022

As omicron spreads in Japan, business continuity plans come into focus

by Kanako Takahara

Companies and local governments are drawing up measures to keep business going even if many staffers can't work due to infection or being deemed a close contact.

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