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The Osaka prefectural government reported 10,939 new COVID-19 cases on Feb. 22 along with a record 63 deaths.
news Central Japan fire departments introduce emergency report system for disabled people The Mainichi NIIGATA -- The NET119 Emergency Report System for people with hearing and speaking disabilities has been introduced in some fire departments in the central Japan prefecture of Niigata. It enables people to make emergency reports via the internet using smartphones or other devices and their location information is instantly sent to fire stations, leading to quick dispatches. The system replaces conventional reporting methods for people with disabilities, such as email and facs...
Emergency patient rejections up 55% in Japan over New Year amid virus surge January 11, 2021 (Mainichi Japan) An ambulance is seen in this file photo. (Mainichi) TOKYO --- Amid the resurgence of coronavirus cases, Japan saw nearly a 55% increase in emergency patients being turned away from medical facilities three times or more over the New Year's period compared to the month before, investigations have found. The rise, uncovered by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications' Fire and Disaster Management Agency, suggests that the number of emergency patients being accepted at...