[Okayama University] Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care Provision System in Okayama Prefecture (As of March 18, 2026)
Okayama University and regional experts released an analysis of COVID-19 and influenza trends, noting stable COVID numbers but ongoing flu outbreaks.
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April 5, 2026
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
## Overview
We have summarized the patient report numbers and medical care provision system data (*) published on the Okayama Prefecture website, with comments added by volunteer experts from Okayama Prefecture. We plan to update this once a week.
Additionally, referencing Tokyo's "Analysis and Summary Comments on the Latest Monitoring Items", we have expressed the information clearly on a single page. We hope this will be helpful for understanding the situation within the prefecture.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and normal life has returned in our country. However, we are continuing to provide this information in hopes that it will be useful for grasping the state of infections and medical systems in Okayama Prefecture, and as a reference for infection prevention measures in your daily lives. Thank you for your understanding.
* After the transition to Category 5, we are using the number of patient reports per sentinel site.
## Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care Provision System (As of Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
The number of reported COVID-19 cases per sentinel site remains unchanged at 0.60. Cases are occurring sporadically depending on the region. The situation is calm nationwide as well.
Hospitalized patients due to COVID-19 continue to emerge. Infection control measures appropriate for the situation, as well as early diagnosis and treatment for high-risk patients, are necessary.
Seasonal influenza is spreading within the prefecture, but it has slightly decreased compared to the previous week (12.42 reports per sentinel site). Influenza Type B is the most prevalent.
## Okayama Prefecture Volunteer Experts
Yasunori Ichimura (National Institute of Health Crisis Management, Bureau of International Medical Cooperation)
Hideharu Hagiya (Okayama University Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases)
Koji Fujita (Tsuyama Central Hospital, Department of General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases)
Haruhito Yamada (Okayama City General Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases)
Daisuke Yoshioka (Kawasaki Medical School, Clinical Infectious Diseases / Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Infection Control Department)
Takashi Yorifuji (Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene)
(In alphabetical order)
National University Corporation Okayama University
https://www.okayama-u.ac.jp/
## Overview
We have summarized the patient report numbers and medical care provision system data (*) published on the Okayama Prefecture website, with comments added by volunteer experts from Okayama Prefecture. We plan to update this once a week.
Additionally, referencing Tokyo's "Analysis and Summary Comments on the Latest Monitoring Items", we have expressed the information clearly on a single page. We hope this will be helpful for understanding the situation within the prefecture.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an end to the COVID-19 pandemic, and normal life has returned in our country. However, we are continuing to provide this information in hopes that it will be useful for grasping the state of infections and medical systems in Okayama Prefecture, and as a reference for infection prevention measures in your daily lives. Thank you for your understanding.
* After the transition to Category 5, we are using the number of patient reports per sentinel site.
## Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care Provision System (As of Wednesday, March 18, 2026)
The number of reported COVID-19 cases per sentinel site remains unchanged at 0.60. Cases are occurring sporadically depending on the region. The situation is calm nationwide as well.
Hospitalized patients due to COVID-19 continue to emerge. Infection control measures appropriate for the situation, as well as early diagnosis and treatment for high-risk patients, are necessary.
Seasonal influenza is spreading within the prefecture, but it has slightly decreased compared to the previous week (12.42 reports per sentinel site). Influenza Type B is the most prevalent.
## Okayama Prefecture Volunteer Experts
Yasunori Ichimura (National Institute of Health Crisis Management, Bureau of International Medical Cooperation)
Hideharu Hagiya (Okayama University Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases)
Koji Fujita (Tsuyama Central Hospital, Department of General Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases)
Haruhito Yamada (Okayama City General Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases)
Daisuke Yoshioka (Kawasaki Medical School, Clinical Infectious Diseases / Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Infection Control Department)
Takashi Yorifuji (Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Hygiene)
(In alphabetical order)