A month has passed since the announcement of the “Mie Prefecture Guidelines for the Prevention of Coronavirus ver.3” on 28 July.  Since no new infections were confirmed on August 25 and 29, the contamination situation in Mie is in a downward trend.  The governor appreciates the efforts of all citizens to combat the coronavirus.

With the decrease in the number of infected, the “State of Emergency in Mie” will be lifted.  However, new cases are still being confirmed, and the authorities are asking everyone to continue taking preventive measures.

Mie Prefecture modified the old guidelines, and prepared version number 4 of the “Mie Prefecture Guidelines for the Prevention of Coronavirus”.

1. To all citizens of the province

• Get used to the “new normal” daily lifestyle, which are:

1    Know the basic methods of preventing the new coronavirus

2    Avoid enclosed and crowded places

3    Maintain social distancing

• Use infection prevention apps

“Anshin mieru Line” (安心みえるＬＩＮＥ) – in Japanese only
ACoronavirus Contact Confirmation Application (COCOA) – available in several languages

• People of all generations must take preventive measures

Domestic contamination among families with children is increasing.  Elderly and people with chronic illnesses should be extra careful.

• Take preventive measures according to the situation
• Avoid eating in restaurants and staying in hotels with many people. In restaurants, avoid sitting face to face with other people and don’t spend too much time in the place.
• When you go to other provinces where many cases of infection are being confirmed, think carefully about whether it is necessary to visit these places.
• Avoid going to restaurants, clubs, karaoke and stores where preventive measures are insufficient.

2. To all entrepreneurs and traders

• Take the necessary preventive measures, especially in offices that receive visits from many people in accordance with “Mie Prefecture Guidelines for the Prevention of Coronavirus ver.4” and the guidelines for each type of service.
• Use the “Anshin mieru Line” (安心みえるＬＩＮＥ) – in Japanese only

3. Respect for human rights

Illegal acts of discrimination, prejudice and violence (ijime) against people infected with the coronavirus and companies where they work, healthcare providers and their families, people who have returned from other countries, foreigners living in Japan, and other citizens, will be considered as a violation of human rights.

The enemy we must face is the virus and not the people close to us.  Avoid acts of prejudice, discrimination, human rights violations, abuses and violence against people and companies.

If you find yourself in a situation where your rights are violated, please contact the following customer service desks.

 Contact information for service desks

<Support in several languages>
MieCo, Consultation Center for Foreign Residents in Mie

Tel: 080-3300-8077

Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 9 am to 5 pm

<Service in Japanese>

• Mie Human Rights Center (Mieken Jinken Center – 三重県人権センター)

Tel: 059-233-5500 (from 9 am to 5 pm, including weekends and holidays)

• Mina no Jinken 100-ban (みんなの人権１１０番) of the Ministry of Justice

Tel: 0570-033-110 (8:30 am to 5:15 pm, weekdays only)

See “Mie Prefecture Guidelines for the Prevention of Coronavirus ver.4” (in Japanese only) by clicking here