Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2022.02.15

Regarding 3rd doses of the Covid-19 vaccine

Contact: Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 7179-2313 or 7179-2663

Public Health Center, Health Promotion Division – Phone: 7128-7252, Fax: 7128-7253

In Kashiwa City, the schedule has been moved ahead for 3rd vaccinations. Here, we will provide information regarding the vaccination schedule and vaccination appointments with free shuttle bus service.

This information is current as of February 3.

 

The vaccination interval has been changed to 6 months for everyone

An estimate of the vaccine supply for the city has been established until April, so the schedule for 3rd vaccinations has been moved ahead.

Regarding the vaccine supply

The city’s vaccine supply until April has been determined by the country. The supply for the 3rd vaccine will consist of 30 percent Pfizer vaccine (referred to as Pfizer below) and 70 percent Takeda/Moderna vaccine (referred to as Moderna below).

The schedule has been moved ahead for 3rd vaccinations

The estimated vaccine availability has been established for people eligible for vaccinations in Kashiwa City, and the vaccination schedule has been changed. Until now, the vaccination schedule was different depending on eligibility, but the 3rd dose of the vaccine will now be universally available to those for whom 6 months have passed since their 2nd vaccination. Please visit the city website or contact us for more information regarding the mailing schedule for vaccination tickets.

▲Access the vaccination ticket mailing schedule here

Please consider group vaccination if you would like your vaccination early

In this country, even if the type of vaccine used for the 3rd vaccination is different from the type used for the 1st and 2nd vaccinations, you can expect it to be effective, and the safety has also been confirmed. The city has a system in place to use both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, but the availability of the Pfizer vaccine is lower than Moderna. If you would like to get vaccinated early, please consider using a group vaccination with the Moderna vaccine.

Some medical facilities in the city also use the Moderna vaccine.

▲Information regarding group vaccinations is available here

 

Dedicated appointment slots are available for pregnant women and people with underlying illnesses

We have made dedicated group vaccination appointment slots available for pregnant women (including family members living in the same household) and people with underlying illnesses. If you would like to use a dedicated appointment slot, please make an appointment through the online appointment system or the Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center.

 

[Group Vaccination Locations Only] Appointments will be accepted for vaccinations including local area free shuttle bus transportation

Free shuttle bus transportation is available in all parts of the city so that you can get to and from group vaccination facilities from nearby areas.

　The shuttle bus routes and stops are currently being arranged. When the information is complete, it will be posted on the Kashiwa City website.

 

Shuttle bus start date

Thursday, February 17

How to make an appointment

Use the online appointment system or the Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

▲Access the city website here

■Scheduled areas

・Nishihara　・Tanaka　　・Tomise　・Shindenhara　・Hikarigaoka　・Fujigokoro

・Sakaine　・Nanbu　・Tega　　・Kazahaya-Nanbu

There may be changes to the shuttle bus stops

 

From making an appointment to getting your vaccination

(1) Making an appointment

When you make an appointment, have your integrated vaccination ticket and pre-vaccination medical questionnaire ready, as well as a pen and paper to take notes!

《Making an appointment through the Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center》

①Give the operator your name and 10-digit vaccination ticket number from your integrated vaccination ticket and pre-vaccination medical questionnaire.

②Say whether you would like to make an appointment with free local area shuttle bus transportation.

③Say your preferred area and vaccination date.

④Write down the date of your appointment and the pick-up/drop-off time at the bus stop.

《Making an appointment through the online appointment system》

①Enter the 10-digit vaccination ticket number from your integrated vaccination ticket and pre-vaccination medical questionnaire.

②Enter your name (in katakana), phone number and email address (optional) in the [Change Registered Information] selection.

③Choose [Search By Location].

④From the list of applicable options, choose an appointment slot with free shuttle bus transportation.

⑤Confirm your bus stop and pick-up time, and confirm your appointment.

If you register your email address, you will receive an email with your appointment details.

(2) On the day of your appointment, go to the reserved shuttle bus pick-up location for your area

Please go to the shuttle bus pick-up location at the designated time on the day of your appointment. When you get on the bus, show your vaccination ticket to the attendant. If you are unable to go on the day of your appointment, please contact the Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center.

(3) Receive your vaccination at the vaccination location

When you arrive at the location, go to the reception counter. Once the reception is complete, follow the directions of the staff, and receive your vaccination. After your vaccination, you will wait for 15 to 30 minutes for follow-up observation. If you start to feel unwell or you feel that something is wrong, please tell a nearby staff member.

(4) Drop-off at the local area shuttle bus stop

When your post-vaccination follow-up observation has finished, please go to the shuttle bus pick-up area and wait for instructions. The shuttle bus attendant will direct you to the pick-up location for the return trip to your local area.

[Individual and group vaccination] cancellation waiting list reception for 3rd vaccinations

In Kashiwa City, we are accepting registration for a weekly waiting list between Monday and Sunday in case an appointment slot becomes available, in order to avoid disposing of vaccines due to sudden cancellations. Please register for the cancellation waiting list on the city website. When you register, select your preferred date and area. If there is a cancellation on that date, you will be able to get your vaccination.

For more information on how to make an appointment etc., please visit the Kashiwa City website.

 

Caution!

Even if you have registered on the cancellation waiting list, you will not be able to get your vaccination unless there is a cancellation on your preferred vaccination date. In that case, please register again for the cancellation waiting list.

 

How to apply

▶Open the application form

Open the application form on the Kashiwa City website.

▶Register for the cancellation waiting list

On the registration form, enter your vaccination ticket number, type of vaccine, preferred date and preferred area.

▶Wait for a phone call

If there is a same-day cancellation on your preferred vaccination date, you will receive a phone call from the Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

▲Access the registration form for the cancellation waiting list here

 

Business Revitalization Benefit Payment for Business Operators

Contact: Business Revitalization Benefit Payment Consultation Service

Phone: 0120-789-140 or 03-6834-7593

(8:30am to 7:00pm)

The country will provide subsidies to operators of small and medium-sized businesses whose sales decreased due to the effects of Covid-19, depending on the scale of the business and the rate of decrease in sales. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

 

Eligibility

Small and medium-sized corporations or independent business operators whose sales for the applicable month (see note 1) have decreased by 30% or more compared to the sales for the base month (see note 2) due to the effects of Covid-19.

Application deadline

Tuesday, May 31

Subsidy amount

The sales amount for the applicable month (see note 1) multiplied by 5, subtracted from the amount of sales for the base period (see note 3).

■Maximum subsidy amount

Rate of decrease in sales	Independent business operators	Corporation
		Annual sales (see note 4) 100,000,000yen or less	Annual sales (see note 4) over 100,000,000yen to 500,000,000yen	Annual sales (see note 4) over 500,000,000yen
50％or more	500,000yen	1,000,000yen	1,500,000yen	2,500,000yen
30％or more, less than 50％	300,000yen	600,000yen	900,000yen	1,500,000yen

Note 1: Any month between November 2021 and March 2022

Note 2: Any month the same as previously selected, between November 2018 and March 2021

Note 3: Any of the following periods which include the base month: ▶ November 2018 to March 2019 ▶ November 2019 to March 2020 ▶ November 2020 to March 2021

Note 4: The total annual sales for the fiscal year of business operations including the base month.

 

For more information on the required documents and the application process, please visit the Business Revitalization Benefit Payment Office website or contact us.

▲Access the Business Revitalization Benefit Payment Office website here

 

Have you completed your application to receive children’s early education and day care free of charge?

Contact: Nursery School Administration Division – Phone: 7128-6881, Fax: 7164-0741

A benefit is available to make children’s day care free of charge. In order to receive new benefits starting from April 1, you must receive approval for a “Facility Usage Benefit” in March. Approval for the benefit, and the maximum benefit amount will depend on the facility you are using, and the circumstances of your household. Please verify your circumstances ahead of time.
　

Eligible household circumstances

1 = Households struggling with childcare in the case of both parents working, illness, pregnancy, etc.

2 = Households with a stay-at-home parent. (There is not a necessity for child day care.)

 

Facility	Household Circumstances	Child’s Classification	Maximum amount of day care fees covered by benefit (monthly) -Note 1	Application for free day care
Authorized Nursery Schools, Authorized Kodomo En Day Care (Type 2 and 3), Small-Scale Day Care Facilities, day care within places of employment, home-operated day care centers, home-visit day care services	1	Children age 0 to 2 from households exempt from municipal tax	Full amount	Not required
		Children age 3 to 5
Authorized Kodomo En Day Care (Type 1)	2	Children age 3, and from age 3 to 5
Kindergartens (facilities eligible for private school subsidy)			25,700 yen	Facility Usage Benefit Type 1 Approval
Kindergartens (other than those above)			Full amount	Not required
After-hours child-minding at kindergartens and Authorized Kodomo En Day Care Centers	1	Children age 3 to 5	11,300yen	Facility Usage Benefit Type 2 Approval
		Children age 3  from households exempt from municipal tax	16,300yen	Facility Usage Benefit Type 3 Approval
Facilities other than authorized day care facilities -Note 2		Children age 0 to 2 from households exempt from municipal tax	42,000yen
		Children age 3 to 5	37,000yen	Facility Usage Benefit Type 2 Approval

▶Note 1: The benefit to provide free day care only covers the monthly day care usage fees. It does not cover the cost of transportation to and from the facility, or lunches and activities (fees and programs will be different for each facility).

▶Note 2:  Facilities that report to the city, other than authorized day care facilities (Kashiwa City Day Care Rooms, temporary day care services, day care services for children with illnesses, Family Support Center programs, babysitters, etc.)

 

For application forms and further information, please visit the Kashiwa City website or contact us.

Please use the Free Early Childhood Education and Day Care Application Guide

A “Free Early Childhood Education and Day Care Approval Guide” with information regarding eligibility, and a “Free Early Childhood Education and Day Care Application Guide” with information regarding the necessary documents for approval and application is available on the Kashiwa City website. Please use the guide for information regarding Free Early Childhood Education and Day Care.

▲Access the city website here