Response and prevention at the time of outbreak of infectious disease

In order to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases, it is important to take measures against infection during normal times and respond promptly in the event of outbreaks. Once again, please confirm the infection control measures in the facility.

Last updated on September 17, 2024.

Common infectious diseases in facilities

COVID-19 infection

Information will be updated daily, so please refer to the latest notices.
・Information about COVID-19 infection (special page) (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau website)

Infectious gastroenteritis (norovirus, etc.)

Infectious gastroenteritis due to norovirus is an infectious disease that is prevalent mainly in winter, but is seen throughout the year.
・About infectious gastroenteritis (norovirus, etc.) (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau website)

Influenza (seasonal influenza)

It is an acute respiratory infection caused by infection with influenza virus. In Japan, there is a big trend every winter.
・About influenza (seasonal influenza) (City of Yokohama, Medical Care Bureau homepage)

Prevention of infection and response in case of outbreak

・Revised version of the manual for infection control at nursing homes for the elderly (March 2019)
About publication of "revised manual for infection control in nursing homes for the elderly (March 2019)" (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website) (outside site)

・Video of infection control measures that are easy for care staff to understand
Video summary page of infection control measures that are easy for caregivers to understand (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website) (outside site)

・Video of vomit processing learned through practice　

Reporting Standards　※Even if this does not apply, if you have any concerns, please contact us.

For childcare facilities

・Measures against infectious diseases in childcare and educational facilities (City of Yokohama, Child and Youth Bureau website)

For facilities for the elderly and disabled

・Reporting Standards and Report Contents (PDF: 89KB)

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