Message from the Mayor Regarding COVID-19 (as of 10/2/2020)

Travel packages to and from Tokyo were added to the Go To Travel domestic tourism campaign, and on October 1, the Setouchi Hiroshima Destination Travel Campaign also began, a project which is hoped to help further support the tourism industry of our city.

With the start of the Go To Travel campaign, we have seen increases in the numbers of those travelling, and while it has not necessarily led to an increase in infections, I would like to ask that each of you continue to follow the same preventative measures as you have been in order to prevent the spread of infection while also stimulating the economy, as well as to become accustomed to appropriate patterns of behavior based on the New Way of Life.

Specifically, if you have any of the following symptoms, do NOT travel and contact our COVID-19 Call Center (082-241-4566):

• Fever
• Cough
• Severe fatigue
• Loss of sense of taste/smell

When going out to eat (whether you’re traveling or not), choose restaurants that practice infection prevention measures based on official guidelines, for example COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures Partner restaurants in Hiroshima.

To business owners: Ensure the health and safety of your patrons by

• Making use of infection prevention measures as outlined in guidelines for your industry, as well as the contact tracing app Cocoa＜外部リンク＞ and the Hiroshima COVID-19 QR Code＜外部リンク＞ (Japanese)
• Staying aware of the health of your employees
• Cooperating with the COVID-19 Call Center

This is a virus that can spread to anyone: know that taking proactive care of your own health means that you are preventing the spread of infection to others. In your day-to-day lives, be aware of measures that others are taking and remind each other of good practices. 

October 2, 2020
MATSUI Kazumi
Mayor
The City of Hiroshima