We hope you are well and staying safe. In an effort to better inform our members and share useful information regarding the ongoing COVID-19 situation we have set up this page with useful information for our members. If you have other information that you would like to see here please contact the Chamber Office.
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Useful COVID-19 Links
Japanese Government News/Updates
- Prime Minister in Japan and his Cabinet Special website for COVID-19 in Japanese and English (New)
- Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) Website: METI’s Support Measures for Companies Concerning the Impacts of the Novel Coronavirus Disease
- METI compiled a brochure (in Japanese) with various measures for supporting businesses affected by the coronavirus disease.
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has special websites for COVID-19: in Japanese and English
- The Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) has a dedicated COVID-19 page with information for foreigners/travelers in Japan, including information on how to seek medical care in Japan and a 24-hour hotline for foreigners/visitors that believe they may have COVID-19 (TEL: 0570-050-235).
U.S. Government News/Updates
- U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19 site
- U.S. Embassy in Japan Website (Status of Services offered at the Embassy and Consulates throughout Japan
- U.S. Embassy in Japan’s COVID-19 Update Page
- Enroll in STEP (U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program) this will help you stay
- Learn about the Tax Relief options from the IRS and Economic Impact Payments
- Small and Medium Size Businesses that are headquartered in the United States can apply for the Main Street Lending Program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) which give loans to eligible businesses. Some simple explanations about the MSLP and PPP can be found on these Investipedia.com links.
Local Okinawa News/Updates
- Official Okinawa Prefecture Status of Infected Individuals on Okinawa (not including US Military Bases)
- Financial Support and Consultation Desk of the Okinawa Prefectural Government (in Japanese)
- Okinawa Prefecture COVID-19 Info Site (in Japanese) Site includes the Governor’s Recent Press Conferences on COVID-19, Emergency Contact Info, and Health Center Information
- Latest Occurrence Status in Okinawa (in Japanese)
U.S. Military Base News/Updates
- U.S. Air Force (Kadena Air Base): Info for Kadena Air Base and Okuma Recreation Center.
- U.S. Marine Corps (III Marine Expeditionary Force): Info for Marine Corps Installations throughout Okinawa
- U.S. Army (10th Regional Support Group): Info Army Facilities on Okinawa to include Torii Station and Naha Port
- U.S. Navy (Commander Navy Region Japan): Info for U.S. Naval forces throughout Japan with updated factsheet.
