Occurrences of COVID-19 Cases in Elderly Inpatient Facilities and Responses (PART1)

Abstract

More than a year has passed since COVID-19 has been classified as a Class 5 infectious disease in Japan. However, in elderly inpatient facilities, where residents are at high risk of developing severe symptoms, there remains a strong need to prevent mass infections. This study aimed to obtain information on the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. First, I clarify the occurrence of COVID-19 cases in elderly inpatient facilities and then consider the spread of positive cases from a spatial perspective.