Kagoshima Prefecture is offering free PCR Tests for prefectural citizens who are concerned about if they have caught COVID-19 but are asymptomatic (not having symptoms)

〇 Location of the PCR Test and period: Please check the Kagoshima Prefecture website homepage for more information.

https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/pcrjigyousya.html

〇 Type of test: PCR Test, Quantitative Antigen Test (high-sensitivity quantitative test), Qualitative Antigen Test (rapid antigen test)

〇 Cost of test: free of charge

For more detailed information about the locations of the PCR Tests, please visit the Kagoshima Prefectural website.

Kagoshima Prefectural website URL: https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/vtp_muryouka.html

In addition, foreign residents with any concerns are welcome to contact the Kagoshima Prefecture Consultation Desk for Foreign Residents.

(TEL: 070-7662-4541)

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has created a website to compile information related to employment and support policies for foreigners living in Japan.

For more information, please visit the link below:

URL: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/koyou_roudou/koyou/jigyounushi/page11_00001.html

The Temporary Special Benefit for Households with Resident Tax Exemptions (100,000 yen per household) is a new benefit to help households that are exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax, and households that have seen their financial situation drastically change due to the influence of the coronavirus pandemic

To receive the benefit, you must complete the following procedures.

1. Payment amount of the benefit

100,000 yen per household

2. When the benefits are paid

Differs by municipality

3. Procedures required to obtain the benefit

・Households with all members exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax in the 2021

fiscal year: you will be sent a confirmation document by the municipality you reside in.

(You must send back completed document).

・Households who have seen their income drastically decrease since January 2021 and now

in a situation equivalent to being exempt from the per capita rate of resident tax

(Households with a sudden change in family finances): you must submit an application

Where to enquire:

Please ask about the required procedures at the Benefit Consultation Desk at the Town Hall / Government Office where you live.

About the system in general for households with resident tax exemptions for the fiscal year 2021: Call Centre for Temporary Special Benefit for Households with Resident Tax Exemption

0120-526-145 (open hours: 9:00 - 20:00, excluding 29^th Dec - 3^rd January).

https://www5.cao.go.jp/keizai1/hikazei/index.html

https://www5.cao.go.jp/keizai1/hikazei/pdf/leaflet.pdf　(leaflet in Japanese)

Kagoshima Prefecture has provided new information regarding the booster vaccination (3^rd vaccination) for COVID-19.

Kagoshima Prefecture URL ('Easy Japanese' edition)

https://tsutaeru.cloud/easy.php?uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pref.kagoshima.jp%2Fae06%2Fdocuments%2Fvaccine-tuikasessyu.html

Kagoshima Prefectural Government (KPG) has reduced the alert level of Covid-19 down to Stage Ⅱ 7th October, but still remains under the status of caution against the infection expansion.

All residents are required

1. To refrain from non-essential, non - urgent outings to high - risk area.
2. To get vaccinated soon if you wish.
3. To use the third-party-certificated restaurants with small number participants in a short time when dining.
4. To take prevention measures such as washing hands, wearing masks, keeping social distance and ventilating rooms frequently.

For the detail, please check out the site below,

http://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/ae06/kenko-fukushi/kenko-iryo/kansen/kansensho/coronavirus.html