Concerned about ‘selecting lives’, disability group sends letter to PM Abe
With the spread of the new coronavirus infection, due to the lack of ventilators, a debate about who should give priority has started in Japan.
Author: Michael Gillan Peckitt
UK & CP born, living in Japan, blogging about disability
40 new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Saitama at facilities for disabled people
At two facilities for the disabled, operated by a social welfare corporation in Tokorozawa City, a total of 10 staff members and users were found to be infected, and the prefecture was examined as a cluster.
As COVID-19 cases increase in Japan, disability researchers warn of ‘neglect’ and ‘crisis’
Professor Shinya Tateiwa of Ritsumeikan University, issued a statement in light of the spread of the new coronavirus, “so as not to neglect the lives of people with disabilities,” calling upon healthcare professionals. Amid concerns over the the healthcare delivery system, such as the lack of beds and respirators to accommodate patients, Tateiwa expressed a sense of crisis as his life could be selected.
Anxiety rises at Chiba Prefecture facilities for disabled people as “non-contact type thermometer is not available”
Shigeo Hoshino, the manager of Akebono-no-en, said: “The country attaches great importance to refraining from going out and refraining from contact with people. I’m afraid of the spread of the infection because of the nature of the facility, which means that people live in groups. “
After state of emergency is called, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare produces policy regarding care facilities for the disabled
In response to the emergency declaration, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has announced a response policy for facilities for the disabled.
Japan’s PM Abe declares state of emergency amid widespread virus infections
People in the Tokyo metropolitan area — Tokyo, Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama — as well as in Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka, will be requested to refrain from unnecessary outings. Grocery shopping, visits to hospital, and commuting are excluded.
36 year old with multiple sclerosis becomes Japan’s youngest female mayor
Sawako Naito, who has multiple sclerosis, periodically takes medication for the disease. She began displaying symptoms while studying at the University of Tokyo and has published a book about her experience.
Japanese Goverment to loosen restrictions regarding online diagnoses at first contact with patients
Japan will liberalize online diagnoses at the time of the initial contact with patients as a temporary measure to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus inside hospitals, it was learned Monday.
Support needed for care homes as COVID-19 group infections hit Japan [Mainichi Editorial]
Facilities not only need to prevent the further spread of the virus but to provide ongoing care. There is an urgent need for local governments to build support systems that will enable such facilities to quickly deal with infections.
Five new COVID-19 cases confirmed at Ibaraki Prefecture Disability Support Facility
t is said that this facility was visited by users who were confirmed to be infected at the disability welfare facility “Hokuso Nursery Garden” where outbreaks occurred in Higashisho Town, Chiba Prefecture. A total of 113 people have been infected in connection with the facilities in Higashisho-cho.
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