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Novel Coronavirus-related links
2020.01.28
[Updated 15 May]
The State of Emergency declared by the Japanese government has been lifted. However, as the possibility of a further increase in cases of novel coronavirus infection remains, residents are advised to continue to take preventive measures.
Avoid the "three Cs"
- Avoid CLOSED SPACES with poor ventilation
- Avoid CROWDED PLACES with many people nearby
- Avoid CLOSE-CONTACT SETTINGS such as close-range conversations
COVID-19-related Support Measures
- 100,000 Yen Special Cash Payments
- Emergency Financial Loans - For households facing hardships due to work closures and unemployment caused by COVID19 [Updated 28 May - Required documents revised]
- Water Bill Deferment Consultations
City of Nagoya
- Protecting Against the Novel Coronavirus
- Consultation centers established by the City of Nagoya
- When someone in your family is thought to be infected with novel coronavirus - Guidelines for taking care of a patient, and for minimizing further infection (Japanese available on City of Nagoya website here)
Aichi Prefecture
Aichi Police
Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- For Foreigners Working in Companies - a reminder of employers' obligations to workers
- About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Minister's press conferences, numbers of hospitalized and discharged cases, and other updates
Ministry of Justice (Immigration Services Agency)
- Information related to New Coronavirus Infection(COVID-19) from Immigration Services Agency
- Notice on Denial of Landing
- Handling of Application for Residence
Cabinet Office
World Health Organization
NHK WORLD
- NHK World - News from the public broadcaster's international service on the coronavirus outbreak
- COVID-19: Fighting a Pandemic - In "NHK Documentary - COVID-19: Fighting a Pandemic," Japanese medical experts warn of what might come in the battle against the coronavirus. Check the latest research and see how hard people are struggling to stop the spread of the virus. Full program now available Free On Demand. Available until: September 22, 2020
Other
- Japan National Tourism Organization - Information for travelers
