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11th “Umashi Kuni Mie” Inter-City Relay Marathon

「第11回美し国三重市町対抗駅伝」を開催します

2018/02/02 Friday Seminars and Events

With the aim to inspire the sportsmanship of all citizens by seeing, practicing and helping sports, teaching the young generations, developing and enhancing even more the cooperation and collaboration between the municipailities in Mie Prefecture, the 11th “Umashi Kuni Mie” Inter-City Relay Marathon (Dai 11kai Umashikuni Mie Shicho Taiko Ekiden) will be held.

On the day of the marathon, roads in wide areas may not be accessible. The organizing team asks for your understanding.

Date:

2018, 18 February (Sunday)   Start at 8:45 am (*there is no cancellation even it rains)

Marathon route

From Mie Prefectural Government office (Tsu) to Ise Sports Stadium (Mie KoutsuG Sports no Mori Ise Rikujou Kyogijou) 42.195km (relay in 10 sections)

Organizing team

Organizing Committee of Dai 11kai Umashikuni Mie Shicho Taiko Ekiden (Chairman/Mie Mayor Suzuki Eikei)

Participants

Representing Team of Mie municipalities

Main regulation related to traffic

  • 9am to 11:45am – Both roads on the Prefectural Road of Toba and Matsusaka Line (between the intersection Miya-cho in Matsusaka and the intersection on the Watarai Bridge) will not be accessible. Please, use the Nasnei By-pass (Japan National Route 23)
  • 10am to 11:15am – the segment covering Gekku, at Ise Jingu, and the Ujirata-cho intersection (Mikimoto avenue) will not be accessible. Timetable may change upon the course of the marathon.
  • The police and members of the organizing team will give directions on streets of restricted access and routes available.
  • Please, do not park your car on the area covering the marathon.

A municipal exchange fair will also be held (products exhibition) at the Sports Stadium, finish line.

Hour: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Mie local food will be available for sale at the place! Enjoy the local food along with your family!

*Additional information and details related to the traffic rules, as well as the municipal exchange fair, access the following link (only in Japanese)

https://www.kankomie.or.jp/lsc/upfile/event/65/86/36586_1_file.pdf?1516683585

Contact information:

Mie-ken Chiiki Renkei-bu Sports Suishin-kyoku Sports Suishin-ka
〒514-8570  Tsu-shi Komei-cho 13 banchi (main office 2nd floor)
TEL  059-224-2986     FAX  059-224-3022  E-mail  sports@pref.mie.jp

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Government warns against influenza

2018/02/02 Friday Seminars and Events

インフルエンザの感染が拡大しています（警報レベル）

According to data reported by 72 medical institutions in Mie Prefecture, 62.4 cases of flu patients were confirmed per facility during the period of January 15 – 21, 2018.

This number surpasses the “warning level” (Keihou) determined by the National Institute of Infectious Disease Center of Epidemiology and Infection that is put into place when the number of patients per medical institution is equivalent or higher than “30 people”. It is expected the outbreak continue for a few days more.

Now that influenza reached the epidemic peak, Mie government issued an announcement for prevention and prophylaxis.

  1. Differences between Influenza and cold
Cold Influenza
Symptoms Local symptoms such as sore throat and runny nose General symptoms such as fever higher than 38ºC, cough, sore throat, discomfort, joint pain, among others.
Epidemic period There is the possibility of catching the cold at some point over the year Epidemic peak between January and February.

However, there is the possibility to catch the flu now and then in April and May.

*For example, someone who catches the flu develops a sudden fever, rising rapidly to 38ºC, sore throat, cough and discomfort. If you have those symptoms, consult your doctor (general practitioner or pediatrician)

  1. How to treat the flu

The flu treatment contains an antiviral medicine for the sickness.

  • The doctor will prescribe the medicine upon confirmation if you will need to use it, therefore take it according to the instructions.
  • It’s recommended to drink when developing the symptoms. Hydrate yourself to prevent dehydration and dry throat.
  1. Prevention indoors
  • Wash your hands properly
  • Rest well and eat meals containing a good nutrition balance.
  • Avoid going outdoors if there is no need or urgency
  • Cough etiquette

Use a mask if you cough or sneeze

If you do not have a mask, cover your mouth and nose using a tissue

  • If you feel sick, do not decide by yourself and consult your doctor as fast as possible

More information about flu on the following link (old post)

About Influenza

Diversified information on infections such as flu will be released on the homepage of Mie Prefecture Information Center for Infectious Diseases (only in Japanese)

http://www.kenkou.pref.mie.jp/

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