Call to prevent the spread of infection in downtown Tokyo at 20:51, June 5, new coronavirus

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government called on people on the road in Shinjuku and Kabukicho to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus on the 5th night, saying that there was a series of confirmed infections in the downtown area at night.

In Tokyo, as there are a number of confirmed infections in downtown areas such as the Shinjuku area at night, Tokyo is in collaboration with local governments every Thursday and Friday during the period when "Tokyo Alert" appears. We are planning to call a warning on the street.

On Friday the 5th, around 7 pm, around Kabukicho in Shinjuku Ward, the staff of the city and wards, as well as those involved in the medical association will travel from the east exit of JR Shinjuku Station to the downtown area of ​​Kabukicho. did.

He called on passers-by to take measures to prevent infection, such as wearing masks and washing hands diligently, and avoiding crowded areas and close spaces.

Deputy Governor Tarao of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, who participated in the call, said, "There are a lot of new infected people in the downtown area at night. To prevent infection, be aware of "new daily life" such as securing sufficient "social distance". I want you to do it."