"Go To Travel" Travel to the islands, take thorough measures October 1, Tokyo 17:33

Regarding the addition of trips to and from Tokyo from the 1st to the target of "Go To Travel", the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling for measures to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, especially when visiting islands where the medical system is vulnerable. I want you to take thorough measures.

In the islands of Tokyo, a total of 16 people have been confirmed to be infected in Mikurajima Village, Oshima Town, Hachijo Town, and Ogasawara Village.



There are only two beds in Hachijo-cho that deal with infectious diseases, and most of them were transported to hospitals in Tokyo by helicopter, etc., except for some people who were treated at home.



In order to prevent the spread of infection at the water's edge in Tokyo, we carry out PCR tests using broth before boarding a regular boat for people visiting Ogasawara Village, which is about 1000 kilometers away from Tokyo.



So far, one person got a positive reaction and had to cancel the boarding.



On the other hand, although this test was negative, there were two cases in which infection was confirmed after entering the island.



The transmission route of the two is unknown.



Travel to and from Tokyo will be added to the target of "GoTo Travel" from the 1st, and the city is calling for infection prevention measures, and if you are not feeling well because the infection does not spread in the islands where the medical system is vulnerable. I want you to take special measures such as canceling the trip itself and refraining from drinking parties that make a loud voice with a large number of people.

Tourists expect and take thorough measures

With the addition of trips to and from Tokyo to the scope of "Go To Travel," tourism operators in the islands are hoping that it will lead to an increase in tourists.

At the same time, we are thoroughly implementing infection prevention measures.



Of these, the guest house "Hale Umi Guest-House Oshima" in Oshima-cho frequently disinfects tables and windowpanes, and in addition to disinfecting liquids, spare masks are also available in the guest rooms. ..



We also encourage customers to wear masks, wash their hands diligently, and disinfect when using restaurants and supermarkets on the island.



Ms. Wakako Suzuki, who runs the company, said, "I'm hoping that you will visit various islands. Since it is an invisible virus, there are places where I cannot say that it is 100% safe, and I am worried about residents who are not involved in tourism. I hope you will take measures to prevent it from being given and feel at ease. "

Mayor Oshima "Measures for visitors"

Toshihiro Mitsuji, Mayor of Oshima Town, who is the chairman of the Tokyo Island Towns and Villages Association, said, "Since the economy circulates actively by accepting visitors, all the islanders have high expectations for Go To Travel. On the other hand, the number of visitors will increase. As a result, the risk of infection increases, and the economy of the island will not be able to stand unless the number of visitors to the island increases, which is a dilemma for all residents. "



On top of that, "In the era of with corona, a safe and enjoyable trip and infection prevention will be a set. We will take measures for accepting them, so visitors will also take thorough measures such as cooperating with temperature measurement and wearing masks at ports and airports. I want to ask you. "

Less than half of last year's visitors to the island in August

According to NHK's summary, the number of people who visited the islands of Tokyo in August decreased to less than half of last year on average for local governments with statistics.



According to the towns and villages of the islands of Tokyo, and local tourist associations, the average number of tourists visiting by boat or plane in August is 6 towns and villages from the same month last year. It decreased by 52.5%.



Of these,


▽ Ogasawara Village had 1074 tourists alone.


This is a decrease of about 64% from the same month last year.



In addition, statistics on all visitors including tourists are taken.


▽ Kozushima village

decreased

by about 57% from the same month last year,


▽ Hachijo town


decreased

by about 50%, and

▽ Oshima town decreased by about 49%. ..



August is the most visited island of the year and the impact on the island's economy is serious, so according to Oshima Town, which has the largest population in the islands, the economy from April to August The typical loss is estimated to be about 800 million yen.