Sadly, two passengers from the Diamond Princess have died from coronavirus.
Announcement from Japanese Ministry of Health, translation by Google:
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/houdou/houdou_list_202002.html
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About death of patient associated with cruise ship under quarantine at Yokohama Port
Today, February 20, a cruise ship-related patient who has been quarantined at the port of Yokohama has died. I pray for the soul of the deceased.
When reporting, please give due consideration to the privacy of the deceased and the bereaved.
Patient (1st case)
1 Outline of patient
(1) Age: 80s
(2) Gender: Male
(3) Place of residence: Kanagawa Prefecture
(4) Basic illness: Bronchial asthma, angina pectoris treatment history
2 Cause of death New corona Virus (COVID-19) Infectious Disease
3 Progress
February 5 The cruise ship returns to Yokohama.
February 10 There is fever. No other symptoms.
February 11 Due to continued fever and respiratory distress, a PCR test sample was collected and transported to a medical institution. He was hospitalized under the Infectious Diseases Act.
February 12 New coronavirus was found positive by PCR.
February 15 Respiratory condition worsened and intubated. Started management of ventilators.
February 18 Pneumonia worsened by diagnostic imaging.
Feb. 19 Blood pressure drops even though vasopressors are used. Respiratory deterioration.
February 20 Death confirmed.
Patient (2nd case)
1 Outline of patient
(1) Age: 80s
(2) Gender: Female
(3) Place of residence: Tokyo
(4) Basic disease: N / A
2 Cause of death Pneumonia
3 Course
February 5 Cruise ship returns to Yokohama.
February 12 PCR test sample was collected due to continued fever and transported to a medical institution. He was hospitalized under the Infectious Diseases Act. On admission, she had shortness of breath and anorexia. Intravenous administration of antibacterial drugs was started with oxygen administration.
February 13 New coronavirus was found positive by PCR.
February 14 Respiratory condition worsened. Oxygen is administered at a high flow rate using a mask. No improvement in respiratory status.
February 20 Death confirmed.
◆ Message to the people ◆ For the people,
it is very important to carry out cough etiquette and hand-washing for each person as well as measures against colds and seasonal flu. We ask that you take measures against infectious diseases.
方 If you have any of the following symptoms, please consult the "Returnee / Contact Center".
・ Symptoms of a cold or fever of 37.5 ° C or more have continued for 4 days or more.
(Including when you need to keep taking antipyretics)
・ Severe drool (malaise) or breathlessness (dyspnea).
* Elderly people and those with underlying diseases, etc. If the above condition lasts for about two days,
consult with the center. Is introduced. Wear a mask and avoid using public transportation.
At the moment, there are overwhelmingly many diseases other than the new coronavirus infection, so if you are worried about influenza, etc., consult with your GP as usual.
[Requests to consult a medical institution after consultation]
〇Please consult a medical institution recommended by the Returnee / Contact Consultation Center. Please refrain from seeing more than one medical institution.
ほ か In addition to wearing a mask when consulting a medical institution, be sure to wash your hands and cough etiquette (use a mask, tissue, handkerchief, or sleeve to hold your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing). You.
[About participation and holding of events and events where many people gather]
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(Reference) Coronavirus is a virus
that causes infectious diseases widely among humans and animals. There are six known causes of infectious disease in humans, but SARS-CoV (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus) and MERS-CoV (middle east respiratory syndrome), which can cause serious respiratory illness Other than coronavirus, infections are limited to non-severe symptoms such as a common cold.
See the National Institute of Infectious Diseases information page for more information.
○ National Institute of Infectious Diseases Coronavirus that infects humans
https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/from-idsc/2482-2020-01-10-06-50-40/9303-coronavirus. html
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