The “entrance ceremony” in Tokyo's 23 wards is also canceled or reduced New coronavirus March 31 17:19

The new year will begin on April 1, but it is clear that an event called "entrance ceremony" for new employees in the 23 wards of Tokyo will be canceled in nine wards due to the new coronavirus. Was. It is said that it is done by shortening the time in the remaining wards.

Each year, the ward offices in the 23 wards of Tokyo hold a “entrance ceremony” for new employees, usually greeting the mayor and representatives of new employees, and issuing resignations to each employee.

The entrance ceremony was scheduled to be held at the 23 wards of the ward on the 1st, but when NHK interviewed the ceremony, 9 wards such as Shinagawa and Meguro ward canceled the ceremony to prevent the transmission of the new coronavirus. I understood that it was. In these ward offices, new recruits arrive but do not hold ceremonies, but only issue announcements and paperwork.

On the other hand, all of the remaining 14 wards, such as Itabashi and Chiyoda, will reduce their time and take thorough measures.

Specifically, the resignation is issued only to the representative, the greeting is eliminated, the time of the ceremony is shortened, measures such as wearing a mask, thoroughly disinfecting, opening the window, etc. are taken. .

Approximately 3,000 people are expected to be new staff in the 23 wards of Tokyo.