Until now, in line with regulations set by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the municipality has generally required people to wear masks indoors and left wearing them outdoors optional. However, from March 13, 2023, the use of a mask will be at the individual discretion.
(Kosei Rodo-sho)Click here for the leaflet (created by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
Even so, in the following cases, it is recommended to use a mask.
- When visiting a medical institution
- When visiting medical institutions or facilities for the elderly where many people at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly, are hospitalized and/or live
- When an employee of a medical institution or facility for the elderly is working
- Riding on a crowded train or bus (excluding limited express trains, highway buses, charter buses, etc., where nearly all passengers can sit)
- When meeting elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill or people with underlying illnesses, wearing a mask is recommended to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Please continue to take basic infection prevention measures such as ventilating indoor areas. Also, be proactive about vaccinations.
- If you are experiencing immunization-related difficulties and/or need help booking vaccine:
Call the “Coronavirus Vaccine Consultation Line for Mie Foreigners” – Mie Gaikokujin Corona Vaccine Soudan Dial (みえ外国人コロナワクチン相談ダイアル)
TEL: 080-3123-9173
Opening hours: open from Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm
Support Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese
- If you are having difficulties due to the new coronavirus:
Call MieCo, Consultation Center for Overseas Residents in Mie
TEL: 080-3300-8077
Opening hours: open from Sunday to Friday, from 9am to 5pm
Support Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Nepalese, Indonesian, Thai and Japanese
