Events and gatherings Principal cancellations and postponements Work at work staggered Osaka February 19, 11:18
In order to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Osaka Prefecture has decided to suspend or postpone events and gatherings hosted by the government in the meantime, as well as to implement staggered work for staff.
As the infection of the new coronavirus spreads in various parts of the country, Osaka Prefecture held a meeting of the Task Force on March 18 and decided to take immediate action.
Among them, as measures to prevent the spread of infection, the ceremony celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Osaka Expo in 1970 was scheduled to be held at Expo Commemoration Park in Suita City, Osaka on the 15th of next month. Decided to cancel or postpone events and gatherings hosted by Osaka Prefecture in principle.
In addition, in order to reduce congestion during commuting hours, we have also decided to implement a staggered work schedule in the next month, with staff working from 9 am to 10 am.
Osaka Prefecture has decided to inform municipalities and economic organizations in the prefecture of these policies and require them to take similar measures.
Governor Yoshimura said, "It is important to prevent rapid spread of infection. In Osaka, an example is still positive, but we do not know when it will increase explosively, and we need to take measures to imagine that. Will curb it. "
In response, Osaka City has decided to suspend or postpone events and gatherings in which an unspecified number of people participate in principle, and to implement staggered work for staff.