{"id":162902,"date":"2024-05-09T13:29:55","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T04:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=162902&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2024-05-09T13:30:09","modified_gmt":"2024-05-09T04:30:09","slug":"fukuoka-reports-over-9400-covid-post-infection-consults-in-year-since-reclassification","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/fukuoka-reports-over-9400-covid-post-infection-consults-in-year-since-reclassification\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka Reports Over 9,400 COVID Post-infection Consults in Year Since Reclassification"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It has been one year since COVID-19 was reclassified under Japan\u2019s Infectious Disease Law in Fukuoka, with the latest local infection numbers showing a downward trend. Despite this, the prefecture continues to receive numerous consultations for post-infection symptoms, totaling over 9,400 cases. Health authorities urge those experiencing prolonged symptoms to seek medical advice. Initially, the reclassification led to a peak in weekly infections, but recent figures indicate a significant decrease. While government support for treatments and vaccinations ceased in March, residents are still dealing with fatigue and other lasting effects of the virus. Fukuoka&#8217;s public health website lists medical institutions specializing in treating long COVID symptoms. <\/span><b>Source: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www3.nhk.or.jp\/fukuoka-news\/20240508\/5010024221.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NHK<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp\/contents\/covid-19-soudan2024.html\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fukuoka Prefecture<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-162879\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_fukuoka-childrens-hospital_2024_WEB.jpeg?resize=1400%2C1050&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fukuoka Reports Over 9,400 COVID Post-infection Consults in Year Since Reclassification\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1050\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_fukuoka-childrens-hospital_2024_WEB.jpeg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_fukuoka-childrens-hospital_2024_WEB.jpeg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_fukuoka-childrens-hospital_2024_WEB.jpeg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/fnn_fukuoka-childrens-hospital_2024_WEB.jpeg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu news and events in English. Sign up for our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/mailmagazine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free weekly newsletter <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today and never miss a beat. Opt out anytime, your privacy is our priority. Get the inside scoop with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/mailmagazine\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Now<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Summaries based on public content, errors may occur during translation. Images credited independently. Send feedback using <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this <\/span><b>form<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It has been one year since COVID-19 was reclassified under Japan\u2019s Infectious Disease Law in Fukuoka, with the latest local infection numbers showing a downward trend. 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