Japan's COVID hospitals struggle to attract nurses as cases rise

Pandemic puts shortage of experienced professionals in sharp relief

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Nurses from Self-Defense Forces arrive at an Osaka medical facility dedicated to COVID-19 patients. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Medical facilities for coronavirus patients set up by Tokyo and Osaka have struggled to attract skilled nurses as infections surge across the country, creating a major hurdle for expanding the capacity of those establishments.

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