[Okayama University] Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care System in Okayama Prefecture (As of June 22, 2026)

Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care System in Okayama Prefecture (As of June 22, 2026)

On July 16, 2026, Okayama University released an updated analysis report summarizing patient report numbers and medical care system data published on the Okayama Prefecture website, with additional commentary from a volunteer group of experts. This initiative is scheduled to be updated weekly.

### Analysis of Infection Status and Medical Care System [As of Monday, June 22, 2026] - The number of reported COVID-19 cases per sentinel site is 0.50, indicating an increase. This trend is also observed nationwide. - The seasonal influenza advisory has been lifted (reported cases per sentinel site: 0.26). - Group A streptococcal pharyngitis and varicella are currently circulating.

Okayama University continues to provide this information to assist local residents in their daily infection prevention efforts, even after the conclusion of the pandemic declaration.

### Volunteer Group of Experts in Okayama Prefecture (In Japanese alphabetical order) - Yasunori Ichimura (National Center for Health Crisis Management, Bureau of International Medical Cooperation) - Hideaki Hagita (Okayama University Hospital, Department of Infectious Diseases) - Koji Fujita (Tsuyama Central Hospital, Department of General Medicine and Infectious Diseases) - Seiji Yamada (Okayama City General Medical Center, Department of Infectious Diseases) - Daisuke Yoshioka (Kawasaki Medical School, Department of Clinical Infectious Diseases / Kawasaki Medical School Hospital, Infection Control Office) - Takashi Yorifuji (Okayama University Graduate School of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Epidemiology and Health Sciences)