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sakurasuki
Even there is believe about Japanese emperor family, at the end they just ordinary people with average immune system.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/japan-emperor-sleep-sun-goddess-sex-daijosai-secret-ritual-cost-a9203231.html
Monty
Princess Yoko hospitalized in 1st COVID case
Very confusing headline.
The article itself says, *complained of a sore throat...She was admitted to a hospital inside the Imperial Palace*
What kind of hospital is that, inside the imperial palace?
Same like in my company? A bed and a blood pressure testing machine?
Doesn't sound serious to me.
But the headline of the article sounds really serious. Typical media BS.
But anyway, get well soon Princess Yoko.
Monty
@zoroto
Do you have a link where I can see some pictures from the inside of the hospital?
I am curious about that hospital.
I am already in train on my way to work and in that hurry I can not find anything with pictures in google.
That would be helpful.
Thanks.
Monty
I've never seen pictures, but there is a lengthy description of the departments and facilities included.
Yeah, but I want to see pictures.
If I read the description of our so called hospital at my company you think it is a 5 star hospital, but the reality looks completely different.
But anyway, thanks.
Tom Doley
Guaranteed she's not the 1st case. More like the 1st detected case. So many undetected cases in Japan.
Michael Machida
And the tax payers must pay for her full recovery. Great.
snowymountainhell
Sorry, “BFF” @Monty. - The ‘outside world’ can’t see conditions inside Japan’s jails, prisons & foreigner detention centers (other than staged ‘models’), it’s highly unlikely we would be shown an austere ‘hospital’ room inside the Imperial Palace. - Japan’s unwritten doctrine of “Best Face Forward”.
Kumagaijin
I'd speculate that they have a below average immune system. Not much fresh air, sunshine and exercise and probably a diet consisting of high fat, sugar and sodium (lots of expensive wagyu, sweets, fatty tuna, and salty dishes). Just speculation.
HBJ
It'd be interesting to hear what specific treatment she is receiving in hospital.
Thousands of normal people who have tested positive, and only have symptoms such as a sore throat, are being told to recover at home without any treatment at all.
Rob Nads
Packet of throat lozenges and a box of Kleenex, perhaps?
snowymountainhell
Thanks for your input @zichi 9:58am but you overlooked the point: **“**(other than staged ‘models’) and “Best Face Forward”. - Well, aware of those Public Relations images & press releases provided by various Japanese government agencies:
Kaowaiinekochanknaw
Hoping her symptoms are mild and she gets some robust natural immunity
TokyoLiving
She is also a human being too, and she can be infected like everyone else, I hope she recovers soon and get well.. Take care Lady Yoko..
Instead of whining, wish her a speedy recovery, grow up !!..
borscht
If she and her sister are princesses does that mean neither are married at that ‘advanced’ age?
Get well soon.
kurisupisu
If her symptoms are similar to mine then the princess will be fine within a week.
virusrex
Pneumonia is a serious problem that frequently requires much more than a week to completely recover.
Fighto!
Foul.
Downplaying and ridiculing the dangers of Covid that has developed into pneumonia - for anyone, royal or not - and claiming lozenges and tissues are all thats needed - is pretty low.
But expected, to be honest.
Arthur Brown
What's amazing is how hysterically the "Nippon Ganbare" crowd could react to said comment
WilliB
So even the Imperial Palace can not keep the virus out.... of course. Shows you how futile these attempts in CCP China and NZ are.
If she developed pneumonia, it sounds like like Delta, which is still around to get those that have not gotten protection by means of Omicron. Best wishes for recovery to her!
Arthur Brown
virusrex
Omicron also produces pneumonia and can also kill as observed in other countries, and data indicates a vaccine booster increase the protection against delta (and other variants) much more strongly than getting Omicron, as expected from the many differences in their antigens.
Arthur Brown
Anybody and everybody has a right to criticize and rail against Japan for endless nonsense, hypocrisy, and selective enforcement, until they stop it and we see fit. Until that time comes, I see no reason to stop dunking on Japan's elite protected class/it's defenders. Those that don't like it will have to wait, and deal with it.
kurisupisu
Suretto
The article has been edited. Most comments are to the original version that only mentioned testing positive
justasking
How did she get pneumonia? Doctors should already know that COVID can lead to it and should have prescribed a drug for prevention like Levofloxacin.
Sometimes I am really scared of getting hospitalized in Japan, because some doctors are just too scared to do anything. For them, it's better for you to get worse on your own.
Chico3
I don’t think so. I’ve had pneumonia many years ago, and it takes at least a week to recover from that. It really makes you tired and drained out for openers; nothing like the common cold.
Yrral
That a bad sign, Covid patient develop Sepsis in the lung, when they have pneumonia Covid Sepsis Pneumonia
kaimycahl
I’m sure she has the best doctors
25psot
I am sure she will recover soon.