Analysis clarifies occurrences of COVID-19 cases in elderly inpatient facilities, suggesting preventive measures are crucial.
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.
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Kenji SUZUKI (2025) studied this question.
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