Information related to COVID-19 infection (for animal handlers)

Last updated on October 28, 2024.

COVID-19 infection declaration of a state of emergency

　On April 7, 2020, the government issued the declaration of a state of emergency in Kanagawa Prefecture, and on April 9, the Ministry of the Environment requested related organizations to discuss matters to be considered at business sites based on COVID-19 infection declaration of a state of emergency.
　Please refer to the following items to prevent the spread of infection in COVID-19 infection.
In addition, the owner is responsible for proper breeding and management of animals and lifelong breeding. We hope that you will continue to thoroughly implement the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matters to be considered

・For gatherings with "three secrets", refrain from holding them (restrictions on holding events)
・Thoroughly implement general hygiene measures such as hand washing and cough etiquette
・Avoid "three secrets" in the workplace
・If possible, promote teleworking (telework)
・Active use of staggered commuting and bicycle commuting
・Enhance ventilation, etc. at business sites
・Exemption from work for workers with cold symptoms such as fever and recommendation to refrain from going out.
・Promote the use of videoconferencing (reducing travel through business trips)

If you want to know more details, please check the notification from the Ministry of the Environment from the link below.
Matters to be considered by businesses based on COVID-19 infection declaration of a state of emergency (Ministry of the Environment website) (outside site)
About realization of reduction of 70% of attendance employees (Ministry of the Environment website) (outside site)
Thorough efforts to reduce contact opportunities (Ministry of the Environment) (PDF: 1,630KB)

About custody of pets raised by infected person

When taking care of pets raised by infected person, please take necessary measures, such as obtaining an agreement between staff and staff regarding the response.
In addition, please refer to "What you need to know to keep pets kept by people infected with COVID-19" prepared by the Tokyo veterinarian Association.
If necessary, please get the advice of veterinarian.

Tokyo Metropolitan veterinarian Association website (outside site)