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2023/11/24 15:24
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Norovirus Food Poisoning Warning (2nd time this year)

"Norovirus food poisoning warning report" was issued throughout prefecture.
The number of patients with infectious gastroenteritis is increasing, and norovirus food poisoning is more likely to occur.
Please wash your hands thoroughly, heat the food sufficiently, and try to manage your physical condition.

[ Announcement period: From November 24 (Thursday) to December 13 (Wednesday), 2023.]

In order to prevent infectious gastroenteritis caused by norovirus, keep the following points in mind
1. Let's do the hand washing firmly.
Wash your fingers carefully with soap for over 30 seconds and wash off the virus attached to your fingers with running water.
After the toilet, before eating, and after caring for people who have diarrhea or vomiting or waste disposal, be especially careful.
Do not share towels that wipe hands, and use paper towels or personal towels.

  2. Let the food heat thoroughly.
For foods (bivalves etc.) that may be contaminated with norovirus, let's heat to the center at 85 to 90 ° C or more for 90 seconds or longer.

 3. Please take a rest when the physical condition is bad
If you have symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting etc, please do not cook because there is a possibility of secondary contamination of food.
If your family has symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc. you may have been infected, so please wash your hands thoroughly and use gloves.

 4 .When serving foods, wear masks and gloves.
When serving foods, wear masks, do not touch food directly and use gloves or chopsticks.

 5. Let's disinfect cookware firmly.
Please disinfect dishes and utensils before and after use with boiling water, 0.02% sodium hypochlorite etc. and wash with running water.
※Sodium hypochlorite is a chlorine bleach. (Before using, check "Usage notes.")

 6. Please take properly process and disinfect with feces and vomit.
Since a large amount of virus is discharged in the feces and the evacuation,. Let's do ventilation thoroughly, and wear gloves and masks promptly.
Disinfect treated floors, doorknobs, toilet bowls etc. with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite, and seal the masks, gloves, towels etc that used in processing into a plastic bag and discard them.
*Sodium hypochlorite is a chlorine bleach. (Please check "Precautions for use" before using.)

Shimin katsuyakuka: 65-8711

(「ノロウイルス食中毒注意報」について)

2023/11/15 09:13
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INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Be careful of scams that take advantage of Maina Points

Scams have been confirmed in which people attempt to illegally obtain personal information or credit card information by pretending to be the Maina Points Office, such as ``You can receive Maina Points.'' In particular, inquiries about fraud via email are increasing.
The “Maina Points Project” conducted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications ended on September 30, 2023.
If you have any doubts or are experiencing any trouble, please contact the " Consultation desk" listed below.
In addition, if you receive an email related to Maina Points that you do not recognize, you should suspect that it is a scam and do not access or reply to the URL provided in the email.

[Consultation desk]
If you have any doubts or are having trouble, please contact the following.
・Police consultation phone line: #9110 (or nearest police station)
・Nagahama City Consumer Affairs Consultation Office: 0749-65-6567
・My Number comprehensive toll-free number: 0120-95-0178

Please see the city website: https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000013582.html

(マイナポイントに乗じた詐欺にご注意ください)

2023/11/14 08:55
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Seasonal influenza advisory

In Shiga Prefecture, a seasonal influenza advisory has been issued since Thursday, November 2nd, 2023.

Prevent seasonal influenza by taking basic infection control measures.

To prevent seasonal influenza, pay attention to the following points:
(1) Wear a mask depending on the situation and follow cough etiquette.

(2) Wash your hands at Five different occasions.
・When you got home
・When coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose
・Before and after meals
・When caring for a sick person
・When you touch something outside

(3) Be sure to ventilate your room frequently. Especially in facilities for the elderly and disabled, when multiple people are staying in the same room, ventilation should be improved to prevent air from stagnation.

(4) Get enough nutrition and rest.

(5) Maintain appropriate humidity.

(6) Please consider getting an influenza vaccine to prevent the onset and severity of the disease.

(7) Before visiting a medical institution, please call to confirm the procedure and wear a mask when visiting.

Correct hand washing method→
Please see the city website: https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000013556.html

Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare: Influenza Q&A (Open in new window)
Shiga Prefecture: Influenza information (opens in separate window)

Inquiry:
Nagahama City Health and Welfare Department Health Promotion Division:
Phone: 0749-65-7759, Fax: 0749-65-1711

(季節性インフルエンザ注意報)

2023/11/7 10:00
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Beware of malicious sewerage equipment contractors

There are unscrupulous contractors who forcefully perform work on inspections, cleaning, repairs, etc. of sewerage and drainage equipment in residential areas by giving false explanations that are not true, and later charge high fees. Please note the following:
〇Don't sign a contract on the spot.
〇Do not let them work without permission.
〇Ask for names of the company and wokers, and request for their identification.
If you have any doubts, please contact the division in charge.

Sewerage Facilities Division: 0749-65-1601

(下水道設備悪質業者にご用心)

2023/11/5 10:00
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INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Nagahama Community College School Festival will be held

We will hold the "Nagahama Community College School Festival" where citizens connect through learning. There are over 20 free and fun classes (in japanese) where citizens act as ''Sensei'' and express what they like. Enjoy Sensei's unique classes on living things, history, exercise, crafts, and more. There will also be food and drink booths on the day.

Date and time: November 25th (Sat) 12:00-17:00
Venue: Takatsuki Town Development Center (Takatsuki-cho Toganji)
For details and to apply, please check the flyer posted at his town development center or visit the website.
※Some reservations are given priority.
https://nagahama-cc.com/gakuensai_2023_takatsuki/

Nagahama Community College Executive Committee Secretariat (inside Shimin katsuyakuka)
TEL.: 0749-65-8711

(ながはまコミュニティカレッジ学園祭を開催)

2023/11/2 16:19
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INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Norovirus Food Poisoning Warning [1st announcement in this fiscal year.]

A norovirus food poisoning warning has been issued throughout the prefecture.
The number of patients with infectious gastroenteritis is increasing, making it more likely that norovirus food poisoning will occur.
Wash your hands thoroughly, heat food sufficiently, and try to manage your physical condition.

[Issue period: November 2 Thursday to November 22 Wednesday, 2023]

[In order to prevent infectious gastroenteritis caused by norovirus, keep the following points in mind]
1.Let's do the hand washing firmly.
Wash your fingers carefully with soap for over 30 seconds and wash off the virus attached to your fingers with running water.
After the toilet, before eating, and after caring for people who have diarrhea or vomiting or waste disposal, be especially careful.
Do not share towels that wipe hands, and use paper towels or personal towels.

  2. Let the food heat thoroughly.
For foods (bivalves etc.) that may be contaminated with norovirus, let's heat to the center at 85 to 90 ° C or more for 90 seconds or longer.

 3.Let's take a rest when the physical condition is bad
If you have symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting etc, please do not cook because there is a possibility of secondary contamination of food.
If your family has symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, etc. you may have been infected, so please wash your hands thoroughly and use gloves.

 4.When serving foods, wear masks and gloves.
When serving foods, wear masks, do not touch food directly and use gloves or chopsticks.

 5.Let's disinfect cookware firmly.
Please disinfect dishes and utensils before and after use with boiling water, 0.02% sodium hypochlorite etc. and wash with running water.
※Sodium hypochlorite is a chlorine bleach. (Before using, check "Usage notes.")

 6.Let 's take properly process and disinfect with feces and vomit.
Since a large amount of virus is discharged in the feces and the evacuation,. Let's do ventilation thoroughly, and wear gloves and masks promptly.
Disinfect treated floors, doorknobs, toilet bowls etc. with 0.1% sodium hypochlorite, and seal the masks, gloves, towels etc that used in processing into a plastic bag and discard them.
*Sodium hypochlorite is a chlorine bleach. (Please check "Precautions for use" before using.)

(「ノロウイルス食中毒注意報」について)

2023/11/1 12:00
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Nagahama Maibara Holiday Emergency Clinic
Notice of medical treatment days in November and December

To prevent the spread of New coronavirus infections, please be sure to call and wear a mask for consultation.
※We do not test for infectious diseases such as influenza or New coronavirus.
[Phone 65-1525]
※Please be careful not to make a mistake when making a call.
[Clinical days]
November 3, 5, 12, 19, 23, 26
December 3, 10, 17, 24, 30, 31

[Reception Hours] 8:30 to 11:30, 12:30 to 17:30
[Clinical hours] 9:00 to 18:00
[Clinical department] Internal medicine and Pediatrics
[Place] Kohoku Medical Support Center "Medi Sapo" (Miyashi-cho 1181-2)
※Don't forget to bring your Insurance card, Welfare medical ticket, Medicine notebook, and Maternal and child health notebook (for infants) when you visit the clinic.
※Medical treatment days are Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th to January 3rd).

Inquiry: Community Health Care Division: Phone 65-6301

(長浜米原休日急患診療所 11, 12月の診療日のお知らせ)

2023/10/27 12:00
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Recruiting volunteers to work on multicultural coexistence activities

Approximately 4,000 foreigners currently live in Nagahama City, and the number of permanent residents is increasing every year. Aiming to create a multicultural coexistence town where foreign citizens can live happily together with Japanese citizens, we are looking for volunteers who can help with Japanese language instruction for foreign residents, support multicultural coexistence and international exchange events, and serve as a liaison with the foreign community.

Please see the city website for details.
https://www.city.nagahama.lg.jp/0000013449.html

Shimin katsuyakuka: 65-8711

(多文化共生活動に取り組んでいただけるボランティアを募集します)

2023/10/25 11:00
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Notice of suspension of certificate issuance service at convenience stores, etc.

Due to system maintenance, the certificate issuance service at convenience stores etc. using My Number Card will be suspended on the following dates and times.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Date and time of service suspension
Friday, October 27, 2023, from 13:00 to 23:00 (scheduled)

Shimin katsuyakuka: 65-8711

(コンビニ等証明書交付サービス休止のお知らせ)

2023/10/1 12:00
Information for foreigners

INFORMATION FROM CITY HALL

Nagahama Maibara Holiday Emergency Clinic
Notice of medical treatment days in October and November

To prevent the spread of New coronavirus infections, please be sure to call and wear a mask for consultation.
※We do not test for infectious diseases such as influenza or New coronavirus.
[Phone 65-1525]
※Please be careful not to make a mistake when making a call.
[Clinical days]
October: 1, 8, 9, 15, 22, 29
November 3, 5, 12, 19, 23, 26

[Reception Hours] 8:30 to 11:30, 12:30 to 17:30
[Clinical hours] 9:00 to 18:00
[Clinical department] Internal medicine and Pediatrics
[Place] Kohoku Medical Support Center "Medi Sapo" (Miyashi-cho 1181-2)
※Don't forget to bring your Insurance card, Welfare medical ticket, Medicine notebook, and Maternal and child health notebook (for infants) when you visit the clinic.
※Medical treatment days are Sundays, national holidays, and the year-end and New Year holidays (December 30th to January 3rd).

Inquiry: Community Health Care Division: Phone 65-6301

(長浜米原休日急患診療所 10, 11月の診療日のお知らせ)