Based on the current situation of COVID-19 in Shiga, the level of caution has been eased from stage 3 to stage 2, out of the 4 stages.
Please take the following measures to prevent the spread of infection. Thank you for your cooperation.Please avoid travel to state-of-emergency regions and other regions where priority measures are being implemented as much as possible.
Make efforts to reduce the risk of infection when having meals!
Please avoid meals in state-of-emergency regions and other regions where priority measures are being implemented as much as possible.
Please take the following measures to prevent the spread of infection. Thank you for your cooperation.
1 Take thorough measures to prevent infection
- Ensure basic prevention measures (Wash hands, wear masks, avoid the 3 C’s)
- Practice coughing etiquette, frequent ventilation and humidification, disinfect shared surfaces such as doorknobs even in the household
- Be cautious of the “Five situations” that increase the risk of infection when coming in contact with members other than family (meal settings, common living space such as dormitories, social areas used as rest space/rooms etc.) In particular, avoid sharing glasses and utensils, and wear a mask during conversations even in meal settings.
- Be even more cautious when travelling in regions where a high number of infections have been identified.
- Stay home to recover when you have symptoms such as a fever.
- Make use of COVID-19 infection prevention apps such as “Moshi-sapo Shiga” and Contact Confirming App, “COCOA”.
2 Outings
3 Meals
4 Five situations that increase the risk of infection
- Social gatherings accompanied with alcohol.
- Long meals in large groups.
- Conversations without masks.
- Sharing group living space in a small area.
- Switching locations such as from work area to rest area.