MIM – May 10, 2020 issue

1.Novel coronavirus control measures - avoid 3 “close contact” ! Wash your hands frequently and wear a mask!

One of the novel coronavirus control measures is preventing the creation of clusters (mass infections).
It is important to avoid “close contact” at events and gatherings.
(1) Closed spaces with poor ventilation
(2) Places where many people gather closely together
(3) Situations in which conversations are held in close to proximity to others

Be sure to wash your hands and wear a mask.

* For more information, please see the website below.
https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/kuse/koho/minato2020/202004/20200401toku/01.html (Japanese only)
https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/kuse/koho/minato2020/202004/20200401toku/02.html (Japanese only) 

2.Multilingual novel coronavirus telephone consultation service opened

AMDA International Medical Information Center has opened a multilingual novel coronavirus telephone consultation service which will be in operation until May 20.
It's free. Callers will only have to pay for applicable phone charges.

Phone Consultation (1): 03-6233-9266
Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm / Weekends & Holidays 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
 (Monday) English / Korean / Filipino
 (Tuesday) English / Chinese / Thai
 (Wednesday) English / Spanish
　                  Vietnamese (2nd and 4th only)
 (Thursday) English / Chinese
 (Friday) English / Portuguese
 (Saturday) English
 (Sunday) English

Phone Consultation (2): 090-3359-8324
Weekdays 10:00 am - 5:00 pm: English / Chinese

3.Temporary closure of facilities extended until May 31

Based on the official declaration of a national state of emergency following the spread of the new coronavirus and the implementation of emergency measures in Tokyo, facilities in the city will be temporarily closed.

[Period of closure] Saturday, March 28 – Wednesday, May 31

* For more information, please see the website below.

https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/index-koronasisetsu.html (Japanese only)

4.Please be careful about how you dispose of garbage during the spread of the novel coronavirus infection!

In order to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to your family:
・ Do not touch garbage directly
・ Put masks, tissues, plastic bottles, etc. in a plastic bag and seal it.
・ Close the garbage bag tightly and seal it.
・ Wash your hands after throwing away garbage

In order to reduce the risk of spreading the infection in your area:
・ Never carelessly throw away your garbage (masks, tissues, etc. after use)!

In order to reduce the risk of spreading the infection to garbage collectors and other workers:
・ If you suspect an infection, please dispose of plastic bottles (including caps) and resource plastics along with combustible waste.
・ When you take out garbage bags to the collection point, be sure to close the bag tightly.
・ Take measures so that trash at the collection point is not disturbed and spread about by crows.

https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/seisoujigyou/masukunosutekata.html (Japanese only)

5.Sharing of Disaster and Emergency Information on Twitter and Facebook

Minato City shares municipal disaster and emergency information on Twitter and Facebook, as well as on its website.
The information is shared in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. We hope you will take advantage of this service.
■Japanese
TwitterURL：https://twitter.com/minato_city　（external link）
FacebookURL：https://www.facebook.com/city.minato　（external link）
■English
TwitterURL: https://twitter.com/minato_city_en　（external link）
FacebookURL: https://www.facebook.com/city.minato.en　（external link）
■Chinese
TwitterURL: https://twitter.com/minato_city_zh　（external link）
FacebookURL: https://www.facebook.com/city.minato.zh　（external link）
■Korean
TwitterURL: https://twitter.com/minato_city_ko　（external link）
FacebookURL: https://www.facebook.com/city.minato.ko　（external link）

6.There is a new multilingual AI chat!

It is now easier to use our service, which utilizes AI in a chat-format, to automatically get answers to your inquiries about administrative information! It is easier to understand with simple search methods which employ multiple choice options, as well as maps and images.
 We hope you will take advantage of this service!

[Supported languages] English, simple Japanese
[Question topics supported]
Eight categories: disaster prevention, trash disposal, child rearing / education, international / culture, medical / hospitals, various procedures (taxes, insurance, pension), tourism, and neighborhood associations. In addition, trivia is available on lifestyles and culture unique to Japan.
[How to use]
1. Access the Minato Information Board Facebook page (https://facebook.com/city.minato.mib/　（external link）).
2. Click “Send message”.
3. Ask the AI a question.
* To use the service, you must download the Facebook Messenger app (free).
[Contact] Minato City Community Promotion Section, Global Community Planning Subsection (Tel: 03-3578-2565) *Japanese and English