Chiba Ichikawa Temporary school extension extended to spring break New coronavirus March 10 16:00
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus in the city, Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, has decided to extend temporary school closures, such as elementary and junior high schools, until this month until spring vacation.
Ichikawa City, Chiba Prefecture, has temporarily opened 61 municipal elementary and junior high schools from 28th of last month prior to the request of the national government, assuming that four teachers and staff of elementary schools in the city use the same sports club as those infected with the new coronavirus. I was closed.
Temporary school closure was scheduled for this month, but since the number of infected people in the city has risen to nearly half of Chiba Prefecture, or 10 people, the city has decided to close the school this month on the assumption that residents are worried. I decided to extend it until the day and start spring vacation as it is.
For children who are unable to wait at home, teachers who arrived at work from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm on weekdays decided to watch the situation, and set days when the ground could be opened, such as prolonged holidays. We are considering measures.
On the other hand, about 200 facilities such as libraries will be closed until 25th.
At a press conference on May 10, Mayor Yumin Murakoshi of Ichikawa City explained, "We have decided that we need to continue our current posture for a while in order to be absolutely certain."