Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Iwate Prefecture

We have gathered information on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) as well as Iwate’s current status below in English. However, for the most up-to-date information, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare’s website, linked below.

Messages from the Governor of Iwate about COVID-19

• A message from the Governor of Iwate about COVID-19 (July 30th)
• Message Archive

A Request from Iwate Prefecture

Regarding Travel During Obon and Summer (As of August 6, 2020)

• Memo to all Iwate Residents Regarding Travel During Obon and Summer （PDF 767.7KB）
• Source: 【Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare】Installing COCOA (Japanese)（外部リンク）
• Source: 【Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare】Installing COCOA (English)（外部リンク）

Regarding Travel and Outings (As of June 19, 2020)

• As of June 19, 2020, general travel restrictions between all prefectures have been lifted.
• We kindly ask residents to continue wearing masks and practice social distancing when travelling.
• Please make sure to wash hands with soap, also disinfect with alcohol, and gargle once you return home from any outings.
• During the summer heat, take off your mask when it is safe to do so to avoid heat stroke.

Gradual Easing of Travel Restrictions Between Prefectures for Iwate Prefecture

Transition Period: Step 2 (June 19 ~ July 9, 2020)

General travel between prefectures	Tourism-related activities (Travel between prefectures)
Permitted	Travel with caution Various forms of tourism promotion, including travelling between prefectures, will be gradually permitted. Please continue to practice social distancing.

(Note) Approx. 3 weeks from Step 1

Transition Period: Step 3 (July 10 ~ July 31, 2020)

General travel between prefectures	Tourism-related activities (Travel between prefectures)
Permitted	Travel with caution Various forms of tourism promotion, including travelling between prefectures, will be gradually permitted. Please continue to practice social distancing.

(Note) Approx. 3 weeks from Step 2

After Transition Period (Beyond August 1, 2020)

General travel between prefectures	Tourism-related activities (Travel between prefectures)
Permitted	Permitted

Aim to lift all restrictions on August 1st, depending on the situation
(Note) Approx. 3 weeks from Step 3

Current state of COVID-19 in Iwate

Confirmed positive cases in Iwate: 6
(As of August 7, 2020, 8am)

Tests for COVID-19 administered in Iwate: 1,833 (Results: 6 confirmed positive)
(As of August 7, 2020)

• Information on Confirmed Cases in Iwate
• Source: 【Iwate Prefecture】Information on the Coronavirus (JPN page)
• Source:【Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare】Novel Coronavirus Cases in Japan (JPN page)（外部リンク）
• Source: 【Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare】Map of virus cases in Japan (not including Diamond Princess/returnee cases) (JPN page)（外部リンク）

Information

• Points to consider following 10 July （PDF 237.9KB）
• Consultation Hotlines/Centers in Iwate for Possible COVID-19 Cases
• Flyers Regarding Preventative Measures in Iwate (Updated 0619)
• Regarding Government Social Support
• Information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Archive
• Notice from Iwate International Association（外部リンク）

Joint Message from Tohoku Region and Niigata Prefecture

• Joint Message from Tohoku Region and Niigata Prefecture

English Links

• 【Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare】About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)（外部リンク）
• 【World Health Organization (WHO)】Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak（外部リンク）
• 【Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO)】Coronavirus (COVID-19) advisory information（外部リンク）
• 【NHK World】Coronavirus outbreak（外部リンク）
• 【JNTO】Guide for when you are feeling ill (Search medical institutions, travel insurance, and more)（外部リンク）
• 【Iwate International Association】（外部リンク）

English Language Hotline

Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents

For questions or concerns about daily life, visa issues, and others, please contact the Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents located in Aiina 5th Floor. They are also currently taking inquiries about the novel coronavirus situation in Iwate.

Operation hours: 9am to 8pm
(daily, except end-of-the year holidays and other specified days)

For Japanese, English, or Chinese: 9am to 8pm (daily)
For Spanish: 9am to 4pm (Saturdays)
Please contact us for consultations in other languages.

019-654-8900

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Japan Visitor Hotline

The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) runs a multilingual call center for foreigners to use in emergency situations. You can call any time 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They are taking questions related to the novel coronavirus – call here first if you think you have symptoms and can’t speak Japanese.

050-3816-2787
 (English, Chinese, Korean, Japanese)

• Details: Iwate Support Center for Foreign Residents (Japanese)
• Details: Japan Visitor Hotline（外部リンク）