Wakayama Foreign Residents Support Mail【Vol.34】

◆ COVID-19 Information
Please be cautious as COVID-19 infections have been spreading continuously. In addition, winter is the season when influenza infections also increase. As the flow of people will increase from now during the year-end and New Year's holidays, please pay attention to the following five points to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and influenza infections.

1. Thoroughly implement basic preventive measures such as wearing a mask, washing hands, disinfecting hands and fingers, ensuring ventilation, etc. In addition, please refrain from activities with high risk of infection, such as eating or drinking in large groups or for long periods of time, or going to crowded places.

2. Make use of free PCR or other type of tests. If you have symptoms of infections, please consult with a medical institution.

* Facilities that offer free PCR and other type of tests
　https://www.pref.wakayama.lg.jp/prefg/011900/d00209126_d/fil/ichiran121.pdf (Japanese)
* Tests are available for free at some facilities such as pharmacies until January 31.
* If you do not have a family doctor, please contact the following Call Center.
　COVID-19 Call Center (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): 073-441-2170

3. To prepare for the possibility of a fever, keep medicines and food supplies, etc. in stock. Also, check in advance about nearby medical institutions.

4. Elderly people, children and people with underlying medical conditions should be especially cautious. If you feel unwell even slightly, visit a hospital immediately.

5. To prevent infections with COVID-19 and influenza, proactively get yourself vaccinated. Vaccines prevent developing serious illness in the event of infection and lower the risk of spreading the virus to others.

■COVID-19 Vaccination Information
　https://v-sys.mhlw.go.jp/en/



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