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Coronavirus disease(COVID-19)(신형 코로나 바이러스 감염증에 대해서)

Last updated date:2024/4/1

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2.
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are

  • fever
  • chills
  • sore throat.

People who have pre-existing health problems are at higher risk when they have COVID-19; they should seek medical help early if worried about their condition.
Visiting medical institutions(의료 기관이 걸려 쪽)

The following measures are effective

Ventilation
Hand washing, Hand sanitizing
Wearing a mask

  • When visiting a doctor, medical institution, or elderly care facility
  • When taking a crowded train or bus, such as during rush hour

If you are symptomatic, avoid crowds and wear a mask when going out.
Consider having COVID-19 antigen test kits, fever medication, and other daily medications in advance.

COVID-19 Vaccination

It costs money to get COVID-19 vaccination.


When the following persons receives COVID-19 vaccination in the fall or winter, Yokohama City will pay for part or all of it.

  • Persons 65 years of age or older
  • Persons between the ages of 60 and 64 with a defined disability.

Anyone can get COVID-19 vaccination all year round if they pay for it all themselves.

If you are unsure about COVID-19 vaccination, call us.

Yokohama City Immunization Call Center
Phone number:045-330-8561 Fax:045-664-7296
Hours: 9:00 - 17:00 (Monday through Friday *Except holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)


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