(2020.02.19)
Information about the Novel Coronavirus
To residents of Gifu Prefecture:
Please wear a mask and wash your hands in order to prevent the spread of infection.
○Consultation points within Gifu Prefecture:
If you have concerns, please contact one of these consultation points:
Hours: Monday to Friday (excluding national holidays) 9:00 to 17:00 (however, those with symptoms may contact the 8 Public Health Centers (hokenjo) 24 hours a day)
※Gifu Prefecture Public Health and Medical Treatment Division and Gifu City Public Health Center will be open to receive consultations from 9:00 to 21:00 every day.
○Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare consultation phone number:
0120-565653 (free-dial)
Hours: 9:00 to 21:00 (including weekends and public holidays)
○Inquiries in languages other than Japanese:
Phone number: 058-263-8066 (Gifu Prefectural Consultation Center for Foreign Residents)
Hours: 9:30 to 16:30 (Monday to Friday, excluding national holidays)
○Information from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare website:
English information: https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/newpage_00032.html
○Awareness Posters (English):