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While there is still a lot we don't know about the morbidity and mortality associated with COVID-19, two things are apparent; 1) The elderly - and those with significant comorbidities - are at greatest risk of severe disease and/or death and 2) While the vast majority of cases survive, many patients experience a long hospitalization.
Today Japan's MOH has announced the first two deaths among the quarantined COVID-19 positive cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. Both patients are in their 80s, developed symptoms more than a week ago, and have been hospitalized ashore.The first case reportedly has significant comorbidities, while none are listed for the second.
About death of patient associated with cruise ship under quarantine at Yokohama Port
Today, February 20, a cruise ship-related patient who has been quarantined at the port of Yokohama has died. I pray for the soul of the deceased.
When reporting, please give due consideration to the privacy of the deceased and the bereaved.
Patient (1st case)
1 Outline of patient
(1) Age: 80s
(2) Gender: Male
(3) Place of residence: Kanagawa Prefecture
(4) Basic illness: Bronchial asthma, angina pectoris treatment history
2 Cause of death New corona Virus (COVID-19) Infectious Disease
3 Progress
- February 5 The cruise ship returns to Yokohama.
- February 10 There is fever. No other symptoms.
- February 11 Due to continued fever and respiratory distress, a PCR test sample was collected and transported to a medical institution. He was hospitalized under the Infectious Diseases Act.
- February 12 New coronavirus was found positive by PCR.
- February 15 Respiratory condition worsened and intubated. Started management of ventilators.
- February 18 Pneumonia worsened by diagnostic imaging.
- Feb. 19 Blood pressure drops even though vasopressors are used. Respiratory deterioration.
- February 20 Death confirmed.
Patient (2nd case)
1 Outline of patient
(1) Age: 80s
(2) Gender: Female
(3) Place of residence: Tokyo
(4) Basic disease: N / A
2 Cause of death Pneumonia
3 Course
- February 5 Cruise ship returns to Yokohama.
- February 12 PCR test sample was collected due to continued fever and transported to a medical institution. He was hospitalized under the Infectious Diseases Act. On admission, she had shortness of breath and anorexia. Intravenous administration of antibacterial drugs was started with oxygen administration.
- February 13 New coronavirus was found positive by PCR.
- February 14 Respiratory condition worsened. Oxygen is administered at a high flow rate using a mask. No improvement in respiratory status.
(Continue . . . )
- February 20 Death confirmed.
