Kashiwa City Community Newspaper 2021.04.01

An update on the vaccine preparations

Contact: Public Health Center Health Promotion Division – Phone: 7128-7252, Fax: 7164-1263

In this issue, we will provide information on the vaccination process for the approximately 110,000 older adults in Kashiwa City, as well as the issuance of vaccination tickets (coupon tickets).

(This information is current as of March 24.)

Vaccinations of older adults will begin with those certified for nursing care or support

In Kashiwa City, older adults will be divided into three levels for vaccination, from the standpoint of giving priority to those at highest risk of severe symptoms, and prevention of cluster infections.

Although the vaccine supply is expected to increase from May, each level may be further subdivided depending on the actual supply situation and the response of medical facilities providing vaccinations.

Division of levels in Kashiwa City for older adults age 65 and over

Level 1

People eligible for vaccination

Those who are certified for nursing care or support, and have been admitted to nursing care facilities.

Facilities eligible for vaccination

Nursing care and health support facilities for the elderly, nursing care medical facilities, special nursing care homes for the elderly, group homes and paid nursing care homes for the elderly.

Vaccination locations

At each facility

Vaccination period

Beginning in mid-April

Level 2

People eligible for vaccination

▶ Those who are certified for nursing care or support, and using home-based services.

▶Those who have a valid passbook for a person with a physical disability, rehabilitation passbook, or health and welfare passbook for a person with a mental disability.

Services eligible for vaccination

Day service, home visit nursing care service, short stay service, etc.

Vaccination locations

Medical facilities, etc.

Vaccination period

From mid-May to late May

Level 3

People eligible for vaccination

People other than those in Level 1 and 2.

(Note) Residents of Kashiwa City who are certified for nursing care or support in a different municipality will not be issued vaccination tickets during the same period. In this case, please contact the Kashiwa City Call Center listed below. 

Vaccination tickets will be sent out to coincide with the vaccination period

The vaccination tickets for all residents of Kashiwa City will not be sent at the same time. Instead, the tickets will be sent out in an order that will coincide with the vaccination period. Once the vaccination schedule has been decided, Koho Kashiwa, etc. will provide details regarding the period that vaccination tickets will be sent.

Vaccination Q and A

Q1: When I receive the vaccination ticket, do I have an obligation to get a vaccination?

A1: Receiving a vaccination is voluntary, and is done with the consent of the individual.

Q2: What kinds of medical facilities provide vaccinations?

A2: Medical facilities providing vaccinations will be listed in the information enclosed with the vaccination tickets, and will also be published through Koho Kashiwa, etc.

Q3: How much does it cost to receive a vaccination?

A3: The Covid-19 vaccination is free of charge. Please be extremely careful of fraudulent organizations in Kashiwa City posing as public medical facilities with claims such as “we provide vaccinations” or “pay through direct deposit now and receive a full refund later.” If money is required, it is fraud.

Q4: Can I receive a vaccination outside of the municipality of my resident registration?

A4: As a rule, vaccination tickets will sent to the address listed on your resident registration. When details have been determined, Koho Kashiwa, etc., will provide information on applications to receive vaccinations outside of the municipality of your resident registration. This will be done in the case of unavoidable circumstances such as people seeking refuge from domestic violence, stalkers, or child abuse, or in the case of people with an underlying illness receiving care from a physician outside the city.

Who to contact for information regarding Covid-19 vaccinations

Kashiwa City Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 7179-2313, Fax: 7128-7253

Hours of operation

8:30am to 5:15pm (not including Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays)

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Covid-19 Vaccine Call Center

Phone: 0120-761770

Hours of operation

9:00am to 9:00pm

 

Dispose of masks with combustible garbage

Contact: Waste Policy Division – Phone: 7167-1140

There has been a sudden increase of cases where masks and tissues are thrown out with recyclable items or plastic packaging. Masks, etc. have a risk of transmitting infection. Regardless of the material, used masks must be placed in a closed plastic bag before being put in a bag for combustible garbage.

Chiba Prefecture Covid-19 Countermeasures Cooperation Fund (Part 3 and 4)

Contact: Chiba Prefecture Covid-19 Countermeasures Cooperation Fund Call Center

Phone: 0570-003894 (9:00am to 6:00pm)

Business operators who cooperated with Chiba Prefecture’s request for implementation of measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 will be provided with a payment in turn for their cooperation.

Eligibility

1 = The full period between February 8 and March 7.

2 = Restaurants that reduced hours of operation to 5:00am to 8:00pm (with alcohol served only between 11:00am and 7:00pm) between March 8 and March 21.

Payment amount

1 = 1,680,000 yen

2 = A maximum payment of 840,000 yen

Application period

1 = By Thursday, April 15

2 = By Friday, April 30

For more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply, please visit the Chiba Prefecture website or special website.

▲Access the special website here