As the outbreak of the new coronavirus continues to spread, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has set a special period until the 21st of next month, saying that the movement of people will increase during summer vacation and Obon, and elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill when returning home. When we meet with them, we encourage them to take more thorough infection control measures, such as undergoing an inspection in advance.

The number of confirmed infections in Tokyo on the 28th exceeded 40,000, the highest number ever, and the spread of infection continues explosively.



Under these circumstances, Governor Koike said at a regular meeting on the 29th that the movement of people will increase during the summer vacation and Obon, so "until next month 21st will be a special period to protect yourself and your loved ones" and infection control measures will be taken. I want you to be more thorough. "

On top of that, when participating in events, etc., respond according to the infection control required by the organizer,



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keep a distance from people in the pool and sea bathing,

▽ in barbecue etc., wear a mask except when eating and drinking However, he demanded that he refrain from yelling and refrain from long-term dinners as much as possible.

In addition, when meeting with elderly people who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill or who have an underlying illness, such as when returning home, we request that

they be examined in advance and that they

make use of online visits as much as possible.

In addition,

we encourage you to ventilate frequently even while using the air conditioner,

and to stockpile more food, daily necessities, and over-the-counter medicines in case of infection and medical treatment at home.

Governor Koike said, "I am not asking you not to cross the border between prefectures when traveling. Since both the government and the citizens of Tokyo have gained experience, keep the three keywords of mask, ventilation, and vaccine. , I want you to suppress the infection. "














Correspondence of new corona in Tokyo

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is calling for examinations and consultations according to its own condition.

If you are worried about getting infected when you go home or travel

In August, as the number of people traveling across cities and prefectures for homecoming and traveling during summer vacation will increase, temporary testing venues where antigen tests can be taken free of charge will be set up at six major stations in Tokyo, etc. in August. It will be installed every day from the 5th to the 18th.



There are 6 venues,


▽ Tokyo Station


▽ Shinagawa Station


▽ Ueno Station


▽ Ikebukuro Station


▽ Shinjuku Station


▽ Busta Shinjuku


, and the time is from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.



It means that when you take the test, you will get the result in 15 to 20 minutes.



In addition, we are continuing to carry out free PCR tests and antigen tests that are currently ongoing at approximately 1,200 locations, including pharmacies in Tokyo.

For close contacts and people with symptoms

In order to alleviate the strain on medical institutions, the city will distribute test kits free of charge to people with fever and other symptoms from August 1, in addition to close contacts.



If you apply on the website yourself, it will be delivered to your home, and if you apply in the morning, it will be delivered the next day.



The city has a policy of preparing a maximum of 120,000 kits per day, and from August 1st, it will first accept applications for people in their 20s, who have a high proportion of infected people, and will gradually expand the target.

If the self-test shows positive

On August 3rd, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will set up a new "Positive Person Registration Center" to submit notifications of outbreaks of people who have been found to be positive by voluntary tests conducted at home, etc., on behalf of medical institutions.



In order to reduce the excessive burden on medical institutions caused by the spread of infection, a doctor at the center submits an outbreak report to the health center when a person who has been found to be positive by a voluntary test applies for it on the website. ..



After that, the "Home Care Support Center" = "Uchisapo Tokyo" in Tokyo will support health observation.



From August 3rd, this initiative will be targeted at people in their 20s who are not at risk of becoming severely ill, and will be gradually expanded.

If you have symptoms and want to see a medical institution

The Tokyo Metropolitan Fever Counseling Center accepts counseling regarding symptoms and medical institutions to receive medical examinations.



[Numbers supported by nurses and public health nurses regarding symptoms]


▽ 03-6258-5780


▽ 03-5320-4592



[Consultation number for those who wish to receive guidance from medical institutions]


▽ 03-6732-8864



August 1 From 9:00 am on the day, two new numbers will be added, and


▽ 03-6630-3710


▽ 03-6636-8900


will also be supported.



All numbers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.



The capital will increase the number of lines to a maximum of 700, which is more than double the peak time of the 6th wave, and will respond with these 5 numbers.



In addition, the website of the city also introduces medical institutions that provide medical care for the new corona and calls for its utilization.