In order to prevent new coronavirus infections, it is also important to take good nutrition and sleep, improve physical strength and immunity on a regular basis, and build resistance. If you feel unwell, do not go out and consult your family doctor as soon as possible.

About wearing a mask

Wearing a mask is very important as a basic infection control measure for the new coronavirus infection. Residents are requested to cooperate in appropriate infection prevention according to the situation.

The national and metropolitan governments have posted information on how to wear masks on their websites, etc., so we will introduce them.

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare provides the following guidelines and leaflets for wearing masks.
(Reference) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website “About wearing a mask”

Tokyo

Based on the basic response policy and various notifications announced by the government in May 2022, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has summarized the basic thoughts on wearing masks and how to wear them in each situation.

(Reference) Tokyo Metropolitan Government website "Wear a mask "

To prevent domestic infections

Now is the time to spread the hand-washing circle

Let's be careful about next to prevent infection in home.

• Wash your hands with running water and soap when you return from outside.
• Wash your hands after using the toilet and before eating.
• Wash thoroughly after using items shared by the family (such as a toothpaste cup).
• Avoid sharing objects that touch your mouth directly (such as chopsticks and spoons).
• Ventilate frequently.
• If you feel unwell, consult your primary care doctor as soon as possible.

For information on proper hand washing to prevent infection, see the Setagaya Public Health Center hand washing video "Let's all spread the hand wash circle now". Please refer to the. The staff of the Setagaya Public Health Center carefully explains the procedure and timing of hand washing.

Home care handbook

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The infection control team of the Tokyo iCDC Expert Board has created a "handbook for home care patients" that summarizes infection control measures at home.
This handbook summarizes what you should be aware of and what you and your family members should know so that you do not infect others while you are staying at home. Please read it.

(Tokyo iCDC Expert Board) Handbook for Home Care Patients

(Reference) Tokyo Metropolitan Government website “Handbook for home care patients”

Request to prevent the spread of infection

Approximately 80% of those infected with COVID-19 have mild symptoms and many recover, but it has been reported that the elderly and those with underlying diseases are at high risk of becoming seriously ill. increase. We ask for your cooperation in order to protect yourself and your loved ones.

• Request 1 : Avoid the “Three Cs” (crowded, close, closed). Mass infections have common features such as "poor ventilation", "spaces where people gather closely", and "places where an unspecified number of people are likely to come into contact". As much as possible, please avoid going to such places, and if it is unavoidable, "wear a mask", "ventilate", "do not talk loudly", and "avoid conversations at a distance where you can touch your hands". Please keep that in mind.
• Request 2 : Please wash your hands properly and practice cough etiquette (cover your mouth and nose with a mask, tissue, handkerchief, sleeve or the inside of your elbow when coughing or sneezing).

(Reference) Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website “Information on Health and Medical Consultation”