Noto Quake Death Toll to Reach 300, COVID Patient & Elderly Person Among 18 ‘Indirect Deaths’

The death toll from the January 1st Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan is projected to reach 300 as 18 more indirect deaths are expected to be recognized. On Tuesday, the Ishikawa prefectural government and affected municipalities held a joint meeting and were advised to recognize 18 deaths as related to the disaster. The 18 cases include the deaths of a COVID-19 patient and an elderly person who lost physical strength while hospitalized. Such a joint meeting has been held three times so far, and the local governments have been advised to recognize a total of 70 indirect deaths. Episode Notes: 'Noto Quake Death Toll to Reach 300 with 18 More Indirect Deaths’: https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/06/25/noto-quake-death-toll-to-reach-300-with-18-more-indirect-deaths/ 'Death Toll in Central Japan Quake Rises to 206, 8 Deaths Due to “indirect causes related to the earthquake” ': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2024/01/11/death-toll-in-central-japan-quake-rises-to-206-8-deaths-due-to-indirect-causes-related-to-the-earthquake/