About COVID-19 outbreak (as of 12:00 on September 28)

Last Updated December 12, 2023

Regarding the title announced on September 20, we will inform you of the situation as of 12:00 on September 28.

Infection status

Inpatients (including those who have been discharged or transferred): 6 people (2 people in 2 wards (same room), 4 people (same room))
Staff: 2 (2 nurses)

Implementation of PCR tests

A PCR test was conducted for most of the inpatients and medical staff as of September 23.
The purpose of this test is to check whether nosocomial infections have spread at this time and to consider necessary measures.

The test results were as follows.
September 23 177 people (negative: 175 people, positive: 2 people)
September 24: 199 people (negative: 199 people)
September 25 375 people (negative: 375 people, positive: 1 person) ※One positive person was announced on September 26.
In addition, the above three positive patients were conducted to determine the patients who were positive in the antigen test (simple test).

About infection control

Prohibition of visits and establishment of luggage storage corner

Visits are prohibited to prevent infection. Regarding the delivery of luggage, we have opened a luggage storage corner next to the ATM on the first floor.

Please wear a mask and thoroughly disinfect your hands.

Inpatients are asked to wear a mask when opening the curtain of the bed.
In addition, even when you are in bed, we ask you to wear a mask when you come into contact with a doctor or nurse, or during examination or rehabilitation.

About outpatient care

Outpatients and emergency outpatients are treated as usual.

We apologize for any inconvenience and inconvenience to patients and their families who are using our hospital. At present, the staff is working hard together. In addition, we will make every effort to prevent infection more than ever, and we ask for your understanding and cooperation.

General Manager, Yokohama City Apolexy and Spinal Nerves Center Hospital