Difficulties in reinstating tourism and infection control in Tokyo Island New Corona June 22 17:12

Self-restraint of movement is being eased nationwide, but in the islands of Tokyo, the medical system is vulnerable and I am having a hard time deciding how to restart the tourism business.

The Izu Islands and the Ogasawara Islands have a weak medical system, such as only one clinic on some islands, and it will be difficult to deal with cases of new coronavirus infections. I have been asked to refrain from refraining.

On the other hand, the decrease in the number of visitors to the island has caused a major blow to the tourism industry, which can be said to be a core industry, and has affected the lives of the islanders.

Under such circumstances, the self-restraint of movement was lifted nationwide last week, and some local governments in the islands have been making efforts to alleviate the self-restraint of Kurushima. I am having a hard time finding ways to achieve both.

Among these, the Miyakejima Tourism Association created guidelines for tourists when visiting the island as a measure to prevent infection, introduced a large number of non-contact thermometers, and installed them in restaurants, guest houses, shops, etc. where tourists stop by. I am.

On the other hand, Ogasawara Village accepts only those who can stay for more than 2 weeks when visiting the island for tourism, and calls for staying at the accommodation for the first 2 weeks and observing the health condition.

Completed Miyakejima's complete cancellation and created eight request guidelines

On Miyakejima Island in the Izu Islands, we called for self-restraint in Kurushima for about two months, but it was completely lifted from 19th of this month when mitigation of mobile self-restraint was eased nationwide.

The Miyakejima Tourism Association has created guidelines for tourists when visiting the island as a measure to prevent infection, and has posted "8" requests and cooperation on its website.

Specifically, people who are not sick may come to Kurushima, ask them about their latest behavior and physical condition when making a reservation for accommodation, frequently check their temperature, and carry out disinfection and hand washing. We are calling for cooperation.

In addition, when reopening the guesthouse on the island, a training session was held to gather managers and thoroughly implement preventive measures against infection.

In addition, we introduced a large number of non-contact thermometers and installed them in restaurants, guest houses, and shops where tourists stop by.

Shigeo Tanii, Secretary General of Miyakejima Tourism Association, said, “It's the same with tourists, but businesses also have to protect themselves. I want tourists to return early in the summer season, I can't see the future, so I want to be careful."

Ogasawara Village will only accept stays of two or more weeks for self-restraint in Kurushima until the 3rd of next month

In order to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, Ogasawara Village is seeking self-restraint in Kurushima until at least the 3rd of next month.

On top of that, we only accept people who can stay for more than 2 weeks when they come to Japan for sightseeing, and call for staying at their accommodations and observing their health for the first 2 weeks without sightseeing.

However, in Ogasawara Village, there is no medical institution that can carry out PCR tests, and the medical system is vulnerable. In addition, there is no facility for temporarily staying people with suspected infections or concentrated contacts.

Therefore, if someone suspects an infection, it is necessary to ask the Self-Defense Forces to cooperate with a helicopter or airplane and transfer it to the mainland in about 8 hours.

On the other hand, while there is almost no income at the village's accommodations and restaurants, and the operators are waiting for tourists to return after canceling self-restraint, how to proceed with infection control is a challenge. I feel that.

Takashi Kaneko, who runs a guesthouse in Ogasawara, said, "If someone suspects an infection, it will be transported to the Self-Defense Forces. It is expected that economic activity will resume, but so far. I was worried that many people would come to visit, even though there were no people coming to the island or getting infected."