TOKYO -- Japan's health ministry on Friday decided to double reimbursement to hospitals for treatment of severely ill coronavirus patients, seeking to help ensure the health care system has enough capacity and staff to handle the rising tide of cases.
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Japan doubles payments to hospitals for worst coronavirus cases
A boost to $1,500-plus per day aims to fund more ICUs and staff as shortages loom
Seriously ill COVID-19 patients must be treated by multiple nurses to ensure round-the-clock care. © Reuters
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