Updated: Sep 15, 2022
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Latest information
- September 14, 2020: Regarding the end of the BA.5 countermeasure strengthening declaration
- August 29, 2020: Regarding the extension of the BA.5 strengthening declaration
- August 29, 2020: Implementation of Chiba Prefecture PCR and other tests free of charge
- August 9, 2020: About the three prefectures message
- August 4, 2020: Regarding the declaration of strengthening measures against BA.5
- August 1, 2022: About the start of the free PCR test business (application was closed on August 31, 2022)
- July 20, 2020: Reopening of “Chiba Prefecture Novel Coronavirus Infectious Disease Test Kit Distribution/Positive Person Registration Center”
- July 20, 2020: Request to citizens (the number of new infected people is increasing rapidly)
- June 27, 2022: Regarding infection prevention measures and city support for local festivals and events
- May 26, 2020: About leaflet about mask wearing
- April 25, 2020: About the three prefectures message
- April 14, 2020: About the three prefectures message
- March 17, 2022: Request to citizens (Thorough measures to prevent infection)
- February 18, 2020: Beware of scams disguised as new coronavirus benefits!
Contents (link to each page)
Chiba City New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Headquarters Meeting
Instructions from the mayor and meeting materials for the Chiba City Novel Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Headquarters meeting are posted.
Chiba City’s medical care system, etc.
The current medical care provision system in Chiba City for patients with new coronavirus infections is posted.
Consideration for human rights related to the new coronavirus infection
In order to protect the safety and security of citizens’ lives from discriminatory acts and slander due to discrimination and prejudice caused by the new coronavirus infection, the city has issued a “Corona discrimination-free city declaration”. .
For details, please refer to Consideration for Human Rights Regarding New Coronavirus Infectious Diseases (Issuance of Declaration of Town with Zero Corona Discrimination) .
In addition, in order to work together with citizens and businesses to prevent the spread of new coronavirus infections, we have established the ” New Coronavirus Infectious Diseases Countermeasures Ordinance “.
We need your cooperation to promote infection prevention measures. Let’s come together as a city and work together.
Some people can’t wear masks for some reason. Don’t force people who don’t wear masks (Understanding of people with developmental disabilities who find it difficult to wear a mask, etc. (link to an external site) ).
Requests to citizens to prevent the spread of infection
- Request from the government (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)(Link to external site)(Open in new window)
- Request from the prefecture(Link to external site)(Open in new window)
- Request from the city (including a joint message from Tokyo and three prefectures)
September 14 (Wednesday): Regarding the end of the BA.5 strengthening declaration
Chiba Prefecture issued a declaration to strengthen measures against BA.5 on August 4, 2020. Compared to when the declaration started, the number of new infections has decreased and the bed occupancy rate has shown an improvement trend. It ended on September 14th, based on the situation that the load on the etc. is decreasing.
In order to maintain socioeconomic activities, it is necessary to continue to thoroughly implement measures to prevent the spread of infection.
- Regular “ventilation” in the room, avoidance of “three Cs”, “keeping distance between people”, “wearing a mask” (non-woven mask is recommended. Same below), “hand washing, alcohol disinfection, etc. Please thoroughly implement basic infection control measures such as “Hand Hygiene”.
- If you are feeling unwell, such as cold symptoms, please refrain from going out, including going to work or school, except for medical examinations.
- Elderly people, people with underlying diseases, and family members who live with these people should avoid going out to crowded places or places where the risk of infection is high.
- Please avoid loud voices, eating and drinking for a long time, and wear a mask when having a conversation.
- When using a restaurant, it is recommended that the infection prevention measures are certified and confirmed by the prefecture .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)”, “ Chiba prefecture restaurant infection prevention basic measures confirmation store(Link to external site)(Open in new window)Please use
- Regarding vaccination, please consider prompt vaccination to protect yourself from aggravation and aftereffects of infection according to your age and number of vaccinations, including those in your 20s and 30s.
- Use emergency departments and ambulances appropriately. Click here for information on emergency phone consultations, etc.
- Those with mild symptoms who are under the age of 65 and who have no underlying disease and are at low risk of becoming severe may be tested using a test kit instead of visiting a fever outpatient clinic, or if the results appear to be positive. , please consider using the positive person registration center or online medical treatment.
For details on the request for cooperation from Chiba Prefecture, please visit the Chiba Prefecture website .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)please look at
August 29 (Monday): Regarding the extension of the BA.5 strengthening declaration
On August 29, 2020, the Chiba Prefecture Novel Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Headquarters meeting was held, and the declaration of strengthening measures against BA.5, which was issued on August 4, continues to show that the infection situation is still at a high level. Due to the continued heavy burden on medical institutions, etc., the countermeasure period has been extended to September 30.
For details on the BA.5 Strengthening Declaration, please refer to the Chiba Prefecture website .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)please look at.
August 29 (Monday): Regarding implementation of Chiba Prefecture PCR test free project (September 1-September 30)
Chiba Prefecture’s free inspection (general inspection business) for new coronavirus infections, which was canceled on May 31, will be resumed from September 1.
An overview of the system is as follows.
- Implementation period: September 1-30, 2020 (planned)
- Inspection method: In principle, face-to-face at pharmacies, private inspection institutions, etc.
- Target people: Prefectural citizens who wish to be among those who are worried about infection or who have circumstances that want to eliminate their concerns about infection in advance.
*Please note that those who have symptoms and those who have been in close contact are not eligible for this project.
For details on the Chiba prefecture’s free test for new coronavirus infections, please visit the Chiba prefecture website .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)please look at.
August 9 (Tuesday): Regarding the joint message from Tokyo and the three prefectures
As a request to all of you, we will inform you that a joint message from the three prefectures of Tokyo (*) has been issued.
I would like to ask for further thoroughness of basic infection prevention measures.
*Saitama Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture
Joint Message from Tokyo and Three Prefectures
Joint Message from Tokyo and Three Prefectures (PDF: 215KB)
August 4 (Thursday): Regarding the declaration of strengthening measures against BA.5
On August 4, 2020, Chiba Prefecture issued a declaration to strengthen measures against BA.5.
Requests from Chiba Prefecture are as follows.
- Please re-enforce basic infection control measures such as regularly ventilating the room even in the air conditioner and frequently washing your hands.
- If you are feeling unwell, such as having cold symptoms, please refrain from going out.
- Elderly people, people with underlying diseases, and family members who live with them should take actions to reduce the risk of infection, such as refraining from going out to crowded places or places with a high risk of infection.
- Avoid talking loudly when eating or drinking for a long time, and wear a mask when talking.
- Chiba prefecture restaurant infection prevention measures certification business certification store(Link to external site)(Open in new window), Chiba prefecture restaurant infection prevention basic measures confirmation shop(Link to external site)(Open in new window)Please use
- Use emergency departments and ambulances appropriately. Click here for information on emergency phone consultations, etc.
For details on Chiba Prefecture’s BA.5 strengthening declaration, please visit the Chiba Prefecture website .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)please look at.
July 20 (Wednesday): Requests to citizens (the number of new infections is increasing rapidly)
In Chiba City, the number of new coronavirus infections is increasing rapidly.
From now on, we will have a full-fledged summer vacation season. I think there are many people who are looking forward to returning home, traveling, events, etc.
Based on what we have learned so far, we believe that it is essential for each citizen to take measures to “not to be infected, not to be infected”, rather than restricting movement.
I would like to ask all citizens and business operators to once again confirm basic measures against infectious diseases, such as being aware of regular ventilation while paying close attention to heatstroke.
In particular, elderly people and those with underlying diseases should try to reduce the risk of infection by meeting with people they usually meet in small groups.
In order to prevent the spread of infection to the elderly, please wear a mask when you meet the elderly or in the hospital.
For other information from Chiba Prefecture, please refer to the Chiba Prefecture website .(Link to external site)(Open in new window)please look at.
May 26 (Thursday): Leaflet on mask wearing
We would like to inform you that the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has issued a leaflet on wearing masks.
Please do not force the person to put on or take off the mask against their will.
