SafetyNinjaJapan

Latest health & safety news from the perspective of Japan, primarily from the national broadcaster, NHK. Don't shoot the messenger 😇

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It causes limb necrosis, septic shock, and multiple organ failure. Symptoms can include a pain or swelling in the limbs, fever, and delirium. Patients are more likely to be in their 30s or older. People are being warned to seek medical assistance quickly.
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Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (#STSS) at record high, in just 5 months. It has a 30% fatality rate and 1 in 3 die within 48 hours!
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For those who are interested. I've just had my 2nd bout of Covid, the first coming fairly close to end of the "emergency" in Japan. I think this variant is much stronger than usual. I definitely caught it from a friend as their workplace was quite badly affected.

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Yellow Sand Information:
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Expert: "The impact may be seen in residential loads, possibly leading to a rise in fixed rates. However, in Japan, most residential loans are variable rate loans linked to short-term interest rates, which may limit the overall impact on residential loans as a whole."

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The Bank of Japan (#BOJ) has decided to practically accept a rise in long-term interest rates from around 0.5% to about 1%, aiming to control fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, with the weakening yen being a concern.

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In the foreign exchange (#forex) market, the dollar was traded at around 127 yen in January this year, but since then, there has been a rapid trend of yen depreciation and dollar appreciation, with the yen falling to around 145 yen per dollar in late June.

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According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, there have been 8,138 applications as of the 14th of this month, of which approximately half (4,229 cases) are still under review.
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A group named "Association of Post-COVID-19 Vaccination Adverse Effects Patients" held a press conference, demanding quick relief from the government and local authorities for individuals who experienced health issues after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.

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The group highlighted the issue of children who are unable to attend school due to health issues resulting from COVID-19 vaccination. The group called for support measures to address this concern.

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Research was conducted on the after-effects of COVID-19 treatment based on data from medical records of over 120,000 patients, aged from newborns to 85-year-olds, who had visited Tokushukai hospitals nationwide from 2020 until June of last year.

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A study on around 120,000 #COVID19 patients found that 1 in 10 still experienced symptoms like headaches and fatigue as long as two weeks from its onset. Elderly patients showed higher rates of depression and a decline in physical function during their recovery.

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Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, competition to acquire medical professionals has intensified, particularly in Europe and the United States. Japan is believed to have been affected by factors such as a decrease in income due to a weak yen and language barriers.

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A recent gathering was held in the Philippines for individuals aspiring to work as nurses in Japan. Surprisingly, the number of applicants for this event reached a record low of just 17 people, highlighting the fierce competition for international medical professionals.

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Tokyo's COVID-19 cases have been rising continuously for the past 4 weeks; 1.08 times higher than the previous week. Hospitalizations are also rising, totaling 1,333 patients.

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#Japan reports a steady increase in #COVID19 infections nationwide, with 43 out of 47 prefectures showing higher cases compared to the previous week. The average number of patients per medical institution has risen to 11.04, marking a 1.21-fold increase from the preceding week.

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Experts advise caution, particularly during travel, as cases continue to rise. They stress the importance of wearing masks and following guidelines to prevent further spread of the virus during the summer season.