Bunkyo Ward's efforts against the spread of new coronavirus infections

Bunkyo Ward is implementing various initiatives to overcome the new coronavirus infection together with the residents. (We also publish projects that have already ended.)

[Infection prevention]
business name Business summary Implementation period Jurisdiction
Non-contact electronic thermometer (thermometer) rental At events held by various organizations such as neighborhood associations, residents' associations, store associations, Bunkyo Sports Association member organizations, etc. in the ward, non-contact temperature sensors are used to more quickly ascertain the health status of participants as a countermeasure against infectious diseases. Lend a thermometer.

From March 2021

Residents Division
Emergency Temporary Admission Project for Persons Requiring At-Home Nursing Care If a family member, etc. who cares for the elderly at home becomes a patient of the new coronavirus infection or a close contact person, and becomes unable to care for the person requiring nursing care, we will implement a project that allows them to temporarily enter the facility.

From January 2021

Elderly Welfare Division
Furniture tipping prevention device installation subsidy project In order to promote evacuation at home and avoid the three Cs at evacuation centers, we will subsidize up to 20,000 yen for the cost of installing equipment to prevent furniture from tipping over.

From December 2020

Disaster prevention section

Implementation of PCR tests for the elderly, persons with disabilities, children's facilities, etc. (*)

(*) Nursing care facilities for the elderly, facilities for the disabled, municipal elementary and junior high schools, kindergartens in the ward, children's centers/nursing rooms, nursery schools in the ward, etc. admission facility among facilities)

(1) When an infected person occurs at the facility, expand the scope of the inspection and implement it.
(2) Conduct regular inspections of facility personnel.
(3) If an employee who is concerned about their work due to mild physical condition or a family member who is in close contact with them wishes to be tested, the test will be conducted when necessary. In addition, when entering nursing care facilities, facilities for the elderly, and facilities for the disabled, those who are scheduled to enter such facilities will be examined.
From October 2020 Welfare Department Children and Family Department Education Promotion Department
Implementation of emergency temporary protection project for mentally and physically disabled persons Implement a temporary protection project for people with disabilities whose family members are affected by the new coronavirus infection. From October 2020 Disability Welfare Division
Expert committee support for infection prevention measures in shelter management [supervised by expert committee]

Experts will observe evacuation center management drills, etc., provide advice on infection prevention measures in evacuation center management, summarize the content, and utilize it for future evacuation center management.

Bunkyo Ward Evacuation Center Management Guidelines

September 2020

Planning Division Disaster Prevention Division
Change in payment method for longevity celebration projects such as old age money Due to the corona crisis, we will change the method of paying respect for the elderly, etc. from visits by local welfare officers to payments by mail. September 2020 Elderly Welfare Division
Holding of “Nursery Facility Exhibition-Online Garden Tour-” due to the cancellation of the child-rearing festival Due to the cancellation of the large-scale event "Child-rearing Festival", panels created by each kindergarten will be displayed on the city website regarding licensed nursery schools, etc., which require information provision during this period. From September 2020 Child Care Support Division Childcare Division
Change in implementation method of supplementary survey of emergency contact cards for elderly people living alone During the corona crisis, we will change the implementation method of supplementary surveys for emergency contact cards for elderly people living alone from visits by local welfare officers to mail. From September 2020 Elderly Welfare Division
Purchasing infectious disease countermeasures such as childcare facilities (additional support) Implement additional support for purchasing sanitary goods for nursery schools and short-term child-rearing support projects. From September 2020 Child Care Support Division Childcare Division
Expert committee support for infection prevention measures in facilities for the elderly [supervised by the expert committee]

An expert committee visits one facility for the elderly, advises on the points of infection prevention measures at the facility, compiles the content, disseminates it to the elderly facilities in the city, and works on further infection prevention measures.

Subsidies for expenses such as PCR tests related to new coronavirus infectious diseases such as welfare facilities for the elderly in Bunkyo Ward

August 2020 Planning Division Nursing Care Insurance Division
Support for infection prevention measures at facilities for persons with disabilities by expert committee members [supervised by expert committee members]

An expert committee visits one facility for persons with disabilities, advises on points of infection prevention measures at facilities for persons with disabilities, compiles the content, disseminates it to facilities for persons with disabilities in the city, and works on further infection prevention measures.

Bunkyo Ward Disabled Welfare Service Provider New Coronavirus Infectious Disease PCR Test Expense Subsidy Project

August 2020 Planning Division Disability Welfare Division
Purchase of consumables for infection prevention in public assistance activities Purchase consumables for infection prevention in public assistance activities. From August 2020 Life and Welfare Division
Advice on project implementation methods by expert advisors [supervised by expert advisors] Receive guidance and advice on appropriate implementation methods from expert committee members regarding infection prevention measures when conducting training, health checkups, etc. where many ward staff members gather. July 2020 Planning Division Staff Division

Dissemination of information about infection prevention by expert committee members (vaccine for knowledge)
[Supervised by expert committee members]

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We will distribute videos about the programs in which the expert committee members appear on the city website and YouTube to widely inform residents about the basic knowledge of infection prevention. From July 2020 Planning Division Public Relations Division
Support for infection prevention measures in kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools by expert committee members [supervised by expert committee members]

An expert committee visits one kindergarten and one elementary and junior high school each, advises on the points of infection prevention measures in kindergartens and school facilities, compiles the contents, disseminates them to kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools in the city, Work on further infection prevention measures.

About future correspondence of school and education-related facilities for new coronavirus infectious disease

July 2020 Planning Division Academic Affairs Division Education Guidance Division
Support for infection prevention measures at nursery schools by expert committee [supervised by expert committee]

An expert committee visits one nursery school, advises on the points of infection prevention measures in nursery schools, summarizes the contents, informs municipal nursery schools, private licensed nursery schools, etc. in the city, and works on further infection prevention measures. .

About the administration of childcare facilities associated with the new coronavirus infectious disease

July 2020 Childcare Division, Planning Division
Implementation of outsourcing of temporary staffing related to consultation response to new coronavirus infectious disease

Implement outsourcing of personnel dispatch related to consultations on new coronavirus infections.

Consultation desk about new coronavirus

From July 2020 Prevention Division
Dissemination of staff and faculty about infection prevention by expert advisors (vaccine of knowledge)
[Supervised by expert committee members]
Disseminate educational materials on new coronavirus infectious disease countermeasures created by the expert committee to ward staff and teachers via the staff portal. From July 2020 Planning Division Staff Division Education General Affairs Division
Appearance on the Bunkyo Citizens Channel by the Expert Committee [Supervised by the Expert Committee] Professor Satoshi Hori, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Infection Control Science, a specialist committee member of Bunkyo Ward, appeared on Bunkyo Citizens Channel's "Listen to the Ward Mayor" with the theme of "Preventing infection with the new coronavirus". and widely disseminate the basic knowledge of infection prevention to residents. July 2020 Planning Division Public Relations Division
Relaxation of permission standards for road occupancy for take-out, terrace business, etc. As an emergency measure to support restaurants, etc. affected by the new coronavirus infectious disease, roadside restaurants, etc., that work together with local residents and organizations, etc. on ward roads as well as on national roads and metropolitan roads. Temporarily relax the occupancy permission criteria for on-street use. From July 2020 Administration Division
Establishment of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th PCR Testing Centers in Bunkyo Ward In preparation for an increase in the number of people subject to PCR testing, we have established three new PCR testing centers. In cooperation with medical associations, etc., establish a system that can promptly conduct examinations. From July 2020 Prevention Division
Publicity to residents about heatstroke prevention behavior in "new lifestyle" Along with the heat stroke warning alert being tested in the Kanto-Koshin region, we will widely inform residents about heat stroke preventive actions in the "new lifestyle". July-October 2020 Health promotion section
Childcare business for sick and convalescent children (expansion of Hosaka room for sick children) In order to relax restrictions on use as a countermeasure against infectious diseases, we will expand the nursery room of the room for children who have recovered from Hosaka's disease so as to reduce crowding. From July 2020 Child care support section
Purchase of stockpiled materials and equipment for corona countermeasures at evacuation centers, etc. Partitions and cardboard beds to avoid the 3 Cs at evacuation centers (34 locations), community activity centers (9 locations), pregnant women and infant relief centers (4 locations), welfare evacuation centers (25 locations), Purchase sanitary equipment such as non-contact thermometers and disinfectants. From July 2020 Disaster prevention section
Installation of thermography in large and small halls At the Bunkyo Academy (Public Interest Incorporated Foundation), thermographs will be installed in large and small halls to check the fever of visitors. From July 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Sending letters for Kayoi participants At Kayoi-no, a commuting place for residents run by the Council of Social Welfare, activities such as gymnastics to prevent long-term care are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic. to promote activities at home. July 2020 Elderly Welfare Division
School building infectious disease measures Purchase equipment and consumables such as masks and disinfectants in order to guarantee the learning of children and students while taking measures against infectious diseases. From June 2020 School Affairs Division
Upbringing room infection prevention business Operate the training room smoothly while taking measures against infectious diseases. In addition, purchase items to take measures to prevent infection. From June 2020 Children and Youth Division
Online holding of various courses of “Fumicom” Various courses offered by the Social Welfare Council's "Fumicom" (a base for revitalizing the region and solving regional issues in cooperation with the ward, local residents, volunteers, NPOs, etc.) online. From June 2020 Welfare Policy Division
Infectious disease measures in cleaning office Purchasing equipment and consumables such as antiseptic solution as a countermeasure against infectious diseases in the cleaning office. From June 2020 cleaning office
Measures against infectious diseases at the Civic Center Purchase equipment and consumables such as antiseptic solution as a countermeasure against infectious diseases at the Civic Center. From June 2020 Facility management department
Silver emergency team project (period extension) As part of the livelihood support for the elderly and people with disabilities during the corona crisis, the manpower of the Bunkyo Ward Silver Human Resources Center will be used to extend the period of the "Silver Emergency Team Project" to support shopping. From May 2020 Elderly Welfare Division

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[Economic measures]
business name Business summary Implementation period Jurisdiction
Bunkyo Sokojikara Infection control store support project For stores that provide consumer return services such as "discounts and extras" for consumers while taking measures to prevent infectious diseases in order to promote the use and revitalization of stores in the city affected by the new coronavirus , subsidize the cost of services. December 10, 2021 to March 15, 2022 Economic Division
Bunkyo Sokojikara home care support home delivery business In order to support the daily lives of residents who have contracted the new coronavirus infection and are unable to go out due to medical treatment at home, etc., the Bunkyo Sokojikara Otasuke home delivery business by stores in the ward in cooperation with the Bunkyo Ward Shopping District Association. carry out a flight. September 13-November 30, 2021
January 21 - March 31, 2022
Economic Division
[End] Cashless payment point return business subsidy Under the theme of "new lifestyle", cashless payment point rewards implemented by the Bunkyo Ward Shopping District Association to promote contactless payment, revitalize the shopping district and support sales promotion of shops in the ward. Subsidize the business. November 25, 2020 to March 31, 2021
November 16, 2021 to January 31, 2022
Economic Division
[End] Bunkyo Sokojikara Store support project in the ward associated with new coronavirus vaccination In order to promote the use and revitalization of stores in the city that have been affected by the new coronavirus, we will provide consumer return services such as "discounts and extras" for those over the age of 65 who have completed the new coronavirus vaccination. Subsidize the cost of services for stores. July 5th to September 30th, 2021 Economic Division
[End] Restaurant takeout and delivery support project In order to encourage the use of takeout or delivery and to support restaurant businesses, we will subsidize the expenses when restaurants in the city implement a consumer return service that provides benefits such as discounts on takeout and delivery products.

January 8 - March 21, 2021
June 1st to August 15th, 2021

Economic Division
Interest subsidies and subsidies for credit guarantee fees related to the "new coronavirus countermeasure business diversification / business format conversion funds" In order to support financing of small and medium-sized enterprises in the city that are working on business diversification and business format conversion in response to the prolonged corona disaster, we have newly established a new coronavirus countermeasure business diversification / business format conversion fund as a unique financing menu for the city. However, by subsidizing interest, the interest rate borne by the person will be 0%, and the credit guarantee fee will be subsidized up to 300,000 yen.

From February 8, 2021

Economic Division
Payment of cooperation money to cooperative stores related to exchange local government food purchase subsidies With the aim of promoting exchanges with domestic exchange municipalities in Bunkyo Ward and disseminating the appeal of exchange municipalities, we are conducting a business that subsidizes half of the cost of purchasing ingredients for stores that have purchased ingredients from domestic exchange municipalities. In order to further support the restaurants in the city, which are in a difficult situation due to the impact of the corona wreck, we will provide cooperation funds to the cooperating stores. February-March 2021 Academy Promotion Division

Emergency employment support project

We will support matching between residents who have left their jobs due to the impact of the new coronavirus infection and small and medium-sized enterprises in the city that wish to secure human resources. From December 2020 Economic Division
Increase in construction prepayment limit The maximum amount of advance payment for construction work will be raised from the current 200 million yen to 400 million yen. Construction contract contracts concluded on or after October 1, 2020 Contract Management Division
[Finished] Subsidies for the home delivery business implemented by the Bunkyo Ward Federation of Shopping Streets In order to support shops in the ward that have been affected by a decrease in the number of customers, etc., subsidies will be provided for the home delivery business that utilizes the website of the Bunkyo Ward Federation of Shopping Streets and is implemented using subsidies from the metropolitan government. From October 2020 Economic Division
Children's Home Meal Project (Responding to Sudden Changes in Household Finances) Those who are not receiving Child Rearing Allowance but have decided to receive the "Single Parent Household Temporary Special Benefit (basic benefit)" due to sudden changes in household finances, etc., will be added to the Eligible Persons of the Children's Home Meal Project and apply. In addition to accepting food, we will provide monitoring support through regular delivery of food. Application acceptance:
From September 2020
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From December 2020
Child care support section
[Finished] Bunkyo Ward SME Business Continuation Support Subsidy In order to support the continuation of the business of small and medium-sized enterprises in the city during the corona disaster, we will subsidize labor costs, rent of land and buildings, rent of movable properties, lease fees, and expenses related to infection prevention efforts. September 2020 to February 2021 Economic Division
Subsidies for credit guarantee fees for the "Emergency Fund for New Coronavirus Countermeasures" In order to support small and medium-sized enterprises in the ward during the corona crisis, Bunkyo Ward has established the "New Coronavirus Countermeasures Emergency Fund" as a ward's own loan menu, and has been actively providing support. Up to 300,000 yen will be subsidized for the credit guarantee fee for the coronavirus countermeasure emergency fund.

Application period:

From September 1, 2020

Economic Division
Implementation of construction scheduled for next fiscal year ahead of schedule Two construction projects scheduled for next fiscal year (FY2021) will be carried out ahead of schedule. September/November 2020 Contract Management Division
Advance purchase of goods such as consumables for revitalizing the economy in the ward We will help revitalize the city's economy by placing orders ahead of schedule for the purchase of consumables and other goods that the city plans to purchase this year. From September 2020 Contract Management Division
Reduction of long-term care insurance premiums for insured persons whose income has decreased due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic Reduce or exempt long-term care insurance premiums for insured persons whose income has decreased due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.

Application period:

August 4, 2020 to March 19, 2021

Nursing Care Insurance Division
Reduction or exemption of national health insurance premiums and medical insurance premiums for the elderly aged 75 or over for insured persons whose income has decreased due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic National health insurance premiums and medical insurance premiums for the elderly aged 75 or over will be reduced or exempted for insured persons whose income has decreased due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Application period:
National Health Insurance premiums August 2020 to March 19, 2021

Late-stage elderly medical insurance premiums August 2020 to January 4, 2021

National Health Insurance and Pension Division
[End] Nursing care service provider and disability welfare service provider maintenance support fund Nursing care and disability welfare service infrastructure will be established by subsidizing part of the expenses required for business continuation such as infection prevention measures for nursing care service providers and disabled welfare service providers in the city who have been greatly affected by the corona wreck. to maintain August-September 2020 Nursing Care Insurance Division Disability Welfare Division
Children's Home Meal Project (New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Countermeasures: Increased Flight during Summer Vacation) Due to the prolonged response to the new coronavirus infection, we will increase the amount of regular deliveries (August), which corresponds to the summer vacation, to households using this business. August 2020 Child care support section
Recruitment of staff such as those who have lost their jobs or whose job offers have been canceled due to the effects of the corona disaster We will conduct recruitment selection for fiscal year appointment staff for those who have lost their jobs or whose job offers have been canceled due to the effects of the new coronavirus infection.

Recruitment started:
From August 2020

Appointment start:

From October 2020

Personnel Division
Holding a student pantry At the Council of Social Welfare, food is provided to students living in the city who are in need. July 2020 Welfare Policy Division
[End] Bunkyo Ward Small and Medium Enterprise Emergency Rent Subsidy Project Expansion of Grant Eligibility and Extension of Application Period In Bunkyo Ward, we will support small and medium-sized enterprises in the ward that have been greatly affected by the corona disaster, and for small and medium-sized enterprises in the ward that have closed or shortened business hours in order to prevent the spread of infection in the ward. , We have been partially subsidizing the rent of the store, but from July 1, we will expand the subsidy to include medical facilities and social welfare facilities, and extend the application period until August 14. May to August 14, 2020 Office for Promotion of Emergency Economic Measures
[End] Delicious support from home with 1 Bunkyo Sokojikara coin! project In cooperation with the Bunkyo Ward Shopping District Association, we will support restaurants, etc., whose management has been affected by a decrease in customers, etc., through a home delivery agency business. October 2020 to March 2021

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[Response to social change]
business name Business summary Implementation period Jurisdiction

You can get around in 1 minute!

Visit the Bunkyoen at home

the implementation of

With regard to the "visiting the kindergarten" that is conducted when applying for a nursery school, we have made it possible for applicants to obtain the necessary information about nursery schools without visiting the kindergarten directly, and to allow parents, etc., to watch a video of the kindergarten. "Walk around in 1 minute! Visit the Bunkyoen at home". From November 2020 Childcare Division
[End] Sightseeing campaign using SNS 3rd Eating while walking receipt campaign We will carry out a campaign to return electronic money etc. by taking a picture of the receipt obtained at a restaurant / accommodation facility in the city and applying on LINE. November 2020 to January 2021 Academy Promotion Division
Implementation of online lifelong learning courses (Public interest incorporated foundation) We will open a course that can be taken online in the "Academia Course" held at Bunkyo Academy. From October 2020 Academy Promotion Division
[Finished] 2nd digital stamp rally of tourism campaign using SNS A non-contact digital stamp rally will be held at sightseeing spots in the city, and participants will be given prizes by lottery. September-October 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Paid video distribution of Hosho school of Noh is available for free for residents only Co-sponsored by Hoseikai, paid video content such as "Enjoy Noh Noh with popular voice actors reading aloud" and "Enjoy Noh Travelogue with Seiko Ito's talk" will be released free of charge to 100 residents by lottery. August 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Additional allocation of personnel for women's counseling services In order to respond to the increase in the number of DV consultations due to the corona disaster, we will increase the number of women's counselors (staff appointed during the fiscal year) by one. From August 2020 Life and Welfare Division
Holding a remote concert (Public interest incorporated foundation) Regarding the hall project being carried out at Bunkyo Academy, the concerts that have been canceled or postponed will be recorded and distributed on the Internet. Delivery from July 2020 onwards Academy Promotion Division
[End] 1st Photo Posting Campaign for Sightseeing Campaign Using SNS If you post a photo of a recommended spot in the city or a restaurant on Twitter or Instagram along with an introduction or a message of support, we will conduct a campaign to present a prize by lottery. July-August 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Further promotion of web conferencing Utilize applications for web conferencing and promote web conferencing. From July 2020 Planning Division Information Policy Division
Bunkyo Trivia Eggs ~Challenge the Bunkyo Trivia Test! ~ In order to discover the charm of Bunkyo Ward at home and enjoy it, we will publish the problems (30 questions) related to tourism and city exchange devised by the staff and conduct a campaign to encourage posting on Twitter. From June 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Further promotion of telework for city staff We will verify the results of trial telework for ward staff, and consider further promotion of telework. From June 2020 Planning Division Information Policy Division Personnel Division
Online holding of various courses of “Fumicom” Various courses offered by the Social Welfare Council's "Fumicom" (a base for revitalizing the region and solving regional issues in cooperation with the ward, local residents, volunteers, NPOs, etc.) online. From June 2020 Welfare Policy Division
Installation of thermography at municipal elementary and junior high schools In order to prevent infectious diseases accompanying the reopening of schools, we will measure the temperature of children and students in groups when they come to school. 2020

From June

School Affairs Division
Summer Volunteer Experience Acceptance Survey At the Council of Social Welfare, conduct a survey on acceptance of summer volunteer activities during the COVID-19 crisis. June-July 2020 Welfare Policy Division

Messages for residents

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Along with the thorough prevention of the spread of the new coronavirus infection, we have a head office in the ward and have a wide range of cooperation with this ward from the top athletes of the professional basketball team "Alvark Tokyo" representing Japan to the residents. Distribute a premium support message that gives you courage based on. From May 2020 Sports promotion section
Contents that can be enjoyed at home ~Exercise at home~ For those who have less opportunities to move their bodies due to refraining from going out, we will introduce training that can be easily done at home to relieve lack of exercise, relieve stress, maintain physical strength, etc. (9 films are now available) From May 2020 Sports promotion section
Bunkyo VR trip at home 360-degree VR videos (5 videos) and VR still images (24 videos) that allow you to enjoy the feeling of traveling and sightseeing at home will be released. From May 2020 Academy Promotion Division
Learning support during temporary school closures During the temporary school closure period of municipal elementary and junior high schools, we will provide learning support such as sending information from the city website, simultaneous interactive online instruction, and the use of drill software. In addition, ICT equipment (tablet terminals and mobile Wi-fi) will be rented to households that do not have access to the Internet via smartphones or tablets.

From April 2020

School Affairs Division

Education Guidance Division

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[General]
business name Business summary Implementation period Jurisdiction
"Bun no Kyo" New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Countermeasures Donation Recruitment Donations will be solicited from those who agree with the ward's initiatives implemented as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus infectious disease, and will be used as a financial resource for each project. From September 2020 General Affairs Division

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