This post is a summary of all the latest information that has been released regarding COVID-19, and will be updated regularly.

＜Latest Information＞
・Regarding changes in COVID-19 infection countermeasures from April 2024 (ภาษาไทย) ≪NEW≫
・Mask Use Guidance starting from 13 March, 2023 (Español)
・～Daily Measures ～ Prevent the spread of Covid-19 and Influenza

＜COVID-19 Related Informational Flyers, etc.＞　
・From Testing to Recovery - COVID-19 in Hokkaido (Hokkaido) (From 5/8/2023)
・The Hokkaido COVID-19 Chat Bot (Hokkaido) ※Japanese
・COVID-19 Multilingual Guide (MHLW)

＜COVID-19 Vaccine＞
・For those who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccination (Hokkaido)
・MHLW Foreign Language COVID-19 Vaccine Information
・MHLW COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center: 0120-761770 (Every day, 9:00 am - 9:00 pm)

＜Support Programs＞
・Announcement regarding the start of repayments for the Special Loan Funds (Español)
　　1. Announcement regarding the start of repayments (Español)
　　2. Temporary Loan Emergency Fund loan forgiveness (Español)（MHLW）
　　3. Bank Account for Direct Withdrawal (Español)

From April 2024、COVID-19 will transition to the regular medical care provision system. The Hokkaido Government has released information regarding basic infection control measures and specific changes to the medical care provision system. Please check the flyer for details.

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มาตรการป้องกันการติดเชื้อไวรัสโคโรนาสายพันธุ์ใหม่หลังเดือนเมษายน 2024

ตั้งแต่เดือนเมษายน 2024 เป็นต้นไป จะมีการเปลี่ยนไปใช้ระบบการรักษาพยาบาลตามปกติสำหรับการติดเชื้อโคโรนาไวรัสสายพันธุ์ใหม่ ทางฮอกไกโดได้ประกาศข้อมูลเกี่ยวกับมาตรการควบคุมการติดเชื้อขั้นพื้นฐานและการเปลี่ยนแปลงเฉพาะในระบบการดูแลรักษาทางการแพทย์ กรุณาตรวจสอบใบปลิวสำหรับข้อมูลเพิ่มเติม

Publicly funded (= free) initial and booster shots of the COVID-19 vaccine will end on March 31st 2024. If you wish to receive a free vaccination, please do so before the end of this period.

From April 1, 2024, local governments will administer routine vaccinations in fall and winter for those aged 65 or older, and those 60 - 64 years of age who meet certain conditions. If you are not eligible for routine vaccinations but would like to be vaccinated, you can receive voluntary vaccinations at your own expense, regardless of the time of year.

Please see our multilingual leaflet for more details regarding COVID-19 vaccines provided at public expense. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.

For more details see the attached file.

Government guidance regarding mask usage in Japan is changing from March 13, 2023. The Headquarters for COVID-19 and Other Emerging Infectious Disease Control at the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced a “Revision of mask usage policy.”

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La sede de control del coronavirus y otras enfermedades infecciosas del Ministerio de Salud, Trabajo y Bienestar Social, ha anunciado “Revisión de la manera de pensar en cuanto al uso del tapabocas”. Es así que a partir del 13 de marzo, las relgas del uso del tapabocas será modificado.

Se les estará enviando una carta de aviso, a todos aquellos que inician la devolución del “Fondo de emergencia para gastos menores y Fondo general de ayuda” a partir del 26 de enero del 2024 en adelante.
El Consejo de Bienestar Social de Hokkaido ha elaborado una guía a cerca de los documentos que se les estará enviando y su contenido. Esperamos que le sirva de ayuda.

En caso de tener preguntas o quiera consultar a carca de los procedimientos necesarios, comuníquese con nuestro centro.

Para más detalles consulte el documento adjunto.

Asegurese de revisar los documentos que se le ha enviado, antes de que empiece la época de devolución del préstamo.

Notifications will be mailed to those who have received the Monetary Assistance for Everyday Life/Special Loan funds, and who are scheduled to start repayments from January 26, 2023.

For reference, the Hokkaido Council of Social Welfare has created a guide to the kinds of documents being sent and an explanation of the content. Please refer to this as necessary.

If you have any questions about the necessary procedures, please contact us here at the Foreign Resident Support Center.

Please see the attached documents for more information

Please make sure to check the documents sent to you before repayment begins.

*Information about repayment exemptions and consultation desks