Summary of Latest Information Regarding COVID-19 (As of 8/14/2023)
2023.08.14
This post is a summary of all the latest information that has been released regarding COVID-19, and will be updated regularly.
＜Latest Information＞
・Measures against COVID-19 After May 8
・Mask Use Guidance starting from 13 March, 2023 (Español)
・Take daily preventative measures in order to enjoy summer ≪NEW≫
＜COVID-19 Related Informational Flyers, etc.＞
・From Testing to Recovery - COVID-19 in Hokkaido (Hokkaido) (From 5/8/2023)
・The Hokkaido COVID-19 Chat Bot (Hokkaido) ※Japanese
・COVID-19 Multilingual Guide (MHLW)
＜COVID-19 Vaccine＞
・MHLW Foreign Language COVID-19 Vaccine Information
・MHLW COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center: 0120-761770 (Every day, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm)
＜Support Programs＞
・Announcement regarding the start of repayments for the Special Loan Funds (Español)
1. Announcement regarding the start of repayments (Español)
2. Temporary Loan Emergency Fund loan forgiveness (Español)（MHLW）
3. Bank Account for Direct Withdrawal (Español)
Regarding “Take daily preventative measures in order to enjoy summer”
2023.08.10
During the summer and Obon holidays, you may meet with people you don’t get to see very often.
Hokkaido has announced measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the summer, which can be found in “Take daily preventative measures in order to enjoy summer”.
เกี่ยวกับ “มาร่วมปฏิบัติตามมาตรการป้องกันการติดเชื้อในชีวิตประจำวันเพื่อหน้าร้อนที่สนุกสนาน”
ท่านจะได้มีโอกาสพบปะกับผู้คนที่มักไม่ค่อยได้พบเจอกันในยามปกติมากขึ้นในช่วงวันหยุดหน้าร้อนและช่วงเทศกาลโอบ้ง ทางฮอกไกโดจึงได้ประกาศมาตรการป้องกันการติดเชื้อโคโรนาไวรัสแบบใหม่ในช่วงฤดูร้อน “มาร่วมปฏิบัติตามมาตรการป้องกันการติดเชื้อในชีวิตประจำวันเพื่อหน้าร้อนที่สนุกสนาน” กรุณาตรวจสอบข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมจากลิงก์ด้านล่าง
From May 8, 2023, COVID-19 will be downgraded to Category V Infectious Disease
2023.04.28
Measures against COVID-19 After May 8
Until May 7, 2023, COVID-19 was classified as “Pandemic Infectious Disease (Novel Influenza, Re-emerging Influenza, etc.), but from May 8, 2023, the classification will change to Category V Infectious Disease*. As a result, the rules and regulations (laws) that can be implemented will also change.
The Hokkaido Government has published a notice with information on basic infection control measures and consultation desks if you are worried about infection that will be in effect after the change to Category V on May 8. See the attached document for more information.
For more details about disease classifications, see the “Summary of Main Measures Based on the Infectious Diseases Control Law” linked below.
https://www.hiecc.or.jp/soudan/upload/file/emg/file3_en_1682664367.pdf
From Testing to Recovery - COVID-19 in Hokkaido
2023.04.28
For more details see the attached file.
Mask Use Guidance starting from 13 March, 2023
2023.03.12
Government guidance regarding mask usage in Japan is changing from March 13, 2023. The Headquarters for COVID-19 and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Control at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a “Revision of mask usage policy.”
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La sede de control del coronavirus y otras enfermedades infecciosas del Ministerio de Salud, Trabajo y Bienestar Social, ha anunciado “Revisión de la manera de pensar en cuanto al uso del tapabocas”. Es así que a partir del 13 de marzo, las relgas del uso del tapabocas será modificado.
¿Ha realizado el préstamo del “Fondo de emergencia para gastos menores y Fondo general de ayuda”?
2022.12.26
Se les estará enviando una carta de aviso, a todos aquellos que inician la devolución del “Fondo de emergencia para gastos menores y Fondo general de ayuda” a partir del 26 de enero del 2024 en adelante.
El Consejo de Bienestar Social de Hokkaido ha elaborado una guía a cerca de los documentos que se les estará enviando y su contenido. Esperamos que le sirva de ayuda.
En caso de tener preguntas o quiera consultar a carca de los procedimientos necesarios, comuníquese con nuestro centro.
Para más detalles consulte el documento adjunto.
Asegurese de revisar los documentos que se le ha enviado, antes de que empiece la época de devolución del préstamo.
For those who received the Special Loan Fund/Monetary Assistance for Everyday Life Loan
2022.12.26
Notifications will be mailed to those who have received the Monetary Assistance for Everyday Life/Special Loan funds, and who are scheduled to start repayments from January 26, 2023.
For reference, the Hokkaido Council of Social Welfare has created a guide to the kinds of documents being sent and an explanation of the content. Please refer to this as necessary.
If you have any questions about the necessary procedures, please contact us here at the Foreign Resident Support Center.
Please see the attached documents for more information
Please make sure to check the documents sent to you before repayment begins.
Notice regarding repayment forgiveness
2022.05.17
*Information about repayment exemptions and consultation desks