MIM – June 25, 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.Special Cash Payments

The government will provide a special cash payments of 100,000 yen to registered residents.

[Eligible Recipients] Those who are registered with the Minato City Office as of April 27 are eligible

[Residents must file an application to receive payments]
・Those who have a “my number card”
　Applications can be filed online. (Applications may not be filed using a My Number “Notification Card”)　
・Those applying by mail
　Minato City Hall will send notification and application forms to eligible recipients.
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　Fill in the transfer account information on the application form, and mail it to the ward with copies of the account confirmation documents and identity verification documents.

[Example application]
https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kuyakushokaikaku/documents/eibun.pdf 

[Inquiries: Minato City Call Center (Japanese, English)]
・ Business hours : Weekdays, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm 
・ Tel: 03-6730-9401

[Details]
https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kuyakushokaikaku/colonakyuufukin.html　(Japanese only) 

3.Cancellation of the Minato Citizens' Festival

Due to concerns about the spread of novel coronavirus infections, and because our top priority is ensuring the health and safety of the participants, the “2020 Minato Citizens' Festival (39th)”, scheduled to be held on October 3rd (Sat), 4th (Sun), and 11th (Sun), 2020, has been cancelled.

4.Resumption of operations at ward-owned facilities

Resumption of operations at ward-owned facilities will occur in stages. Please be aware that this will differ from normal operations and there will be restrictions on use.

Please take your temperature and assess your health before visiting any of the facilities. Please refrain from using the facilities if any of the following apply.

1. You have a temperature above 37.5 degrees
2. You have trouble breathing (labored breathing) or feel excessively fatigued
3. You have other mild symptoms, such as a cough and sore throat

[Details]
https://www.city.minato.tokyo.jp/kouhou/saikai-shisetsu.html (only Japanese) 

5.Take care to prevent heat stroke!

How to Prevent Heat Stroke

1. Building up your stamina to withstand the heat
・Getting enough sleep and eating a well-balanced diet are fundamental for managing your physical condition.

2. Frequent hydration
・Drink liquids frequently, even when you don’t feel thirsty

3, Avoid the heat
・Take frequent breaks in cool, shady places.
・Remove your mask and stop to rest while maintaining sufficient distance from others.

◆ Measures for preventing heat stroke when spending time at home
・Do not hesitate to use your air conditioner.
・When ventilating to prevent infectious diseases, adjust the set temperature of the air conditioner.

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/　（外部サイトへリンク）).
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