STUDIES ON OCCURRENCES AND RESPONSES OF COVID-19 IN ELDERLY INPATIENT FACILITIES (PART 2) : RESPONSES OF COVID-19 CASES IN NURSING HOMES FOR THE ELDERLY IN KYOTO CITY

Almost two years have passed since COVID-19 was 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 is still a strong need to prevent mass infections. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to obtain knowledge that will lead to the prevention of the spread of COVID-19. The questionnaire surveys and visit surveys were conducted on nursing homes for the elderly in Kyoto City. Responses of COVID-19 cases were considered from a spatial perspective.