IMPORTANT! State of Emergency Alert in Mie was extended until March 7, 2021
On January 14, 2021, the province of Mie issued the “Declaration of the State of Emergency Alert”. However, the number of newly infected people is always high, and medical institutions are facing a very difficult situation.
To protect the health and life of all citizens, the province decided to extend the period of the ” Mie prefecture guidelines ver.8 (in Japanese only) ”and the“ Mie Coronavirus Emergency Alert Status ”until March 7, 2021.
If the situation improves ahead of schedule, the state of emergency may be lifted in advance.
The province asks all citizens to observe the following points.
1 – To all the citizens of Mie
- Preventive Measures
- Avoid going to restaurants, izakaya, bars, private parties and other places, and also to participate in events in karaoke or other environments where people may talk without masks on, even if its with family members, due to the risk of infection.
- When leaving the province to go to work or attend schools, avoid crowds and busy times in restaurants and others.
- There are cases where young people pass the coronavirus to family and friends without showing symptoms. Try to take all necessary preventive measures.
- People tend to relax during their breaktime at work or during meals, increasing the chance of infection. When talking, always wear a mask and maintain social distance. Always take preventive measures.
- To reduce the chances of contact during meals, use take-out or delivery services.
- Social Isolation
- Mie’s government asks all citizens of Mie to avoid going to other provinces, except in cases of extreme need.
- When moving around the province, stop and think about whether you really need to leave home. If the place where you are going may raise the dangers of contamination (places that increase the risk of contact or have people talking loudly), avoid leaving the house.
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2 – To other citizens that are not a resident of Mie
Mie’s government calls on all citizens residing in other provinces, including regions that are in a state of emergency and with reduced office hours, to come to Mie only if necessary.
The authorities ask everyone to check the guidelines of the place where they live before leaving their home, and to think carefully if it is really necessary to go out so to prevent the spread of the virus.
3 – Respect for human rights
Illegal acts of discrimination, prejudice and violence (ijime) against people from other provinces who came to Mie to work or study, health care providers and their families, foreigners living in Japan, among other citizens, are a violation of human rights.
Avoid acts of prejudice, discrimination, violation of human rights, abuse and violence against others.
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