This is a message for actions in response to declaration of state of emergency in prefectures such as Osaka, Kyoto, Gifu, and Aichi.
In order to reduce the burden on medical service structure, we ask for your cooperation as follows to prevent the spread of infection.
In order to reduce the burden on medical service structure, we ask for your cooperation as follows to prevent the spread of infection.
１ Taking thorough infection prevention measures
- Ensure basic prevention measures （Wash hands, wear masks, avoid the 3 C’s）
- Coughing etiquette, frequent ventilation and humidification, disinfecting shared surfaces such as doorknobs should be carried out in the household as well.
- Be cautious of the “Five situations” that increase the risk of infection when coming in contact with members other than family (social gatherings in meal settings, common living space such as student 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”. Moshi-sapo Shiga
COCOA
２ 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.
３ Outings
- Please avoid non-essential non-urgent travel to and from regions in state of emergency such as Osaka, Kyoto, Gifu and Aichi and regions where infections are spreading.
- Please avoid non-essential non-urgent travel to Shiga prefecture from regions in state of emergency.