COVID-19 patient in serious condition turned away by 120 hospitals in Tokyo
A man in serious condition due to symptoms of COVID-19 was turned away by more than 100 hospitals last week, it has been learned, reports NHK (Aug. 10).
Earlier this month, the man, aged in his 50s and living in the capital, was recovering at home after testing positive for the novel coronavirus, which causes the disease COVID-19.
However, his condition became serious after his developed breathing problems two days later. After he alerted emergency services, the ambulance was turned away by about 120 hospitals.
Five hours later, he was admitted to Nippon Medical School Hospital in Bunkyo Ward.