the trend has allowed Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may 14, to announce early termination of state of emergency on the whole territory of the island States in 39 of the 47 prefectures. Special measures remained in force only in eight regions – Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, North of the governorship of Hokkaido, the prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Hyogo, which in the coming weeks have to throw all forces on struggle with COVID-19. However, local experts do not exclude occurrence of the later new waves of coronavirus infection and asked not to hurry with the rejection of the precautionary measures.
according to media reports, some places in Japan have opened places of entertainment and recreation. For example, in Tochigi Prefecture on Honshu island on may 15 resumed activity Park with a carousel and other rides. In the first day there were few visitors, probably because of the rainy weather, maybe families with kids just decided to be careful. At the entrance came the temperature was measured and asked to leave contact details so that you can contact if necessary.
it is Noteworthy that the Japanese authorities declared a state of emergency did not assume any restrictions or penalties for violation of isolation or refusal to close shops and public catering establishments. On the other hand, in the event of default installations of the government of the people and firms risked to be subjected to public censure. Company out of a desire to earn extra money during a pandemic could suffer serious reputational damage that the Japanese Islands are far worse than any financial. To its reputation, a local business is cherished.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in April called on the population to remain at home, not to visit places of a mass congestion of people, not to stay unnecessarily in a stuffy or poorly ventilated rooms. In addition, he asked citizens to take responsibility for personal hygiene and wearing masks. Companies recommended moving personnel on udalenku and to reduce the work schedule for employees. The calculation was made on the consciousness and discipline, which, admittedly, peculiar to the Japanese. And it worked.
the People and local business is correctly perceived the signal of the country’s leadership. Many shops and companies have closed their doors before the end of the emergency mode. Restaurants have reduced opening hours and began to refocus on cooking to go, despite financial losses. Everything was pretty calm, no sudden manifestations of discontent in connection with restrictions. The Japanese knew that to do otherwise in terms of infection control it is impossible.
Yes, entrepreneurs here have substantial losses. Even major car makers report a major reduction in income. Thus, the net PR��profit company Mazda in the 2019 fiscal year decreased by 81 percent. The automaker due to coronavirus in March this year was forced to suspend the work of several of its plants in Japan, Mexico and Thailand. The volume of sales in February fell 14 percent in March and 33. Expectations for the 2020 fiscal year, which started April 1, are even less optimistic due to the effects of the pandemic.
On the streets of the Japanese without exception, all wear masks. Gloves, however, put less frequently, mainly when visiting grocery stores. By the way, medical mask for a long time was in large deficit. In stores this item began to appear only by the end of April. To do this, it was seriously hard to find them in the free market.
Obviously, in this context, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ordered to give free to every family living in Japan, two cloth masks are reusable. This caused a lot of jokes in the Network. Many wondered how to do two masks when you are in a family of three, and then four. In addition, the proposed authorities of a mask somehow turned out to be quite small in size and left bare chin, barely covering the nose and mouth. The postman brought me a transparent vacuum packaging with two white masks, which despite all the flaws really came in handy. He Shinzo Abe regularly appears in public only in disguise.
Interestingly, many Japanese people moved to makeshift mask, often sewn from brightly coloured fabric or pieces of kimono. Instructions for making masks at home in a Facebook post. This trend was supported by local politicians. So, the Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike’s always wearing masks, executed in pastel colours and decorated with interesting paintings, for example, small images of apples or rabbits. Strict suits this accessory looks stylish and accentuates the femininity of the head of the capital city.
defense Minister Taro Kono once appeared in front of reporters in camouflage mask, and some time later came to a meeting in the Parliament in the mask with the image of the rising sun and mount Fuji on a blue background. The Secretary-General of the Cabinet of Ministers of Japan Acehide Suga has repeatedly conducted a press conference in a mask with a traditional ornament of the Ainu – the indigenous inhabitants of the Northern part of the Japanese state.
But the Governor of Okinawa Prefecture Danny Tamaki prefers masks with colourful traditional patterns of the southern region of the country, which is headed by recently. The collection policy there are at least 15 different masks, they are all made by the hands of his caring wife.
the Most difficult situation with COVID-19 in Tokyo: the total number of infected��, however on the eve exceeded five thousand people. However, statistics show that even in a big city the last two weeks every day to identify just a few dozen new patients with positive tests for coronavirus. People hope that the situation in Tokyo will allow to remove all existing restrictions.
however, the Governor of the metropolis Yuriko Koike said on the need for a phased return to normal after the emergency regime was lifted. According to her, for the easing of measures should achieve the three indicators. So, during the week the average daily number of new cases of infection should be less than 20. In addition, the proportion of cases where the source of infection failed to be installed, must not exceed 50 percent. The number of new infections per week will be reduced compared to the previous seven days.
In Japan was more than 16 thousand cases of coronavirus. This is excluding 712 infected with the infamous cruise liner Diamond Princess. A fairly modest figure for a state with a population of over 126 million people. From infection it killed 768 people. Not so much in comparison with other States.
however, it is worth note that on the Japanese Islands to spend very little analyses COVID-19. Japanese doctors came in high at 9 of thousands of tests per day, while in April, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has set the task to increase the number of tests to 20 thousand. Experts estimate that in Japan 10 thousand people there are 188 PCR tests. For comparison in Italy – 3159 tests, USA – 1752 test in Singapore – 1708 tests in South Korea – 1198 tests. The difference is significant.
For testing guide is not all Japanese. First, people are asked to stay home. If within four days in cases of fever and nuance and related symptoms indicates a possible infection, they are checking for COVID-19. This is partly done because of the desire to avoid a collapse of the medical system. Places for patients with coronavirus in the country is not enough.
media noted that about 90 percent of all the designated beds for people infected with infection in Japan occupied. So, in Tokyo about 2 thousand people, of which more than 1800 are filled with patients. Therefore, medical facilities are transported only people in serious condition. Patients with mild form of disease are isolated in hotels or ask to be treated at home if possible, comply with the quarantine.
it is Obvious that the main fight against infection is still ahead.
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the Japanese began to use robots to service contracted the coronavirus from a mild form of the disease. In Tokyo these patients are currently isolated in separate rooms of five hotels. At least two of Stoli��major hotels to assist patients and attract high-tech device.
Machines, in particular, meet the “forced guests” at the reception during their arrival at the place of quarantine, carry out cleaning and disinfection of the lobby and some other areas. Humanoids have delivered food parcels, entertain and cheer the sick.
To collect data about the dynamics of patients ‘ state developed a special application, with which patients twice a day to load back the required information. We are talking about body temperature and other indicators that can be tracked without the help of doctors. After that, all the information gets to the doctors, where are summarized and analyzed.
