Gunma Prefecture keeps track of how many cases of COVID-19 infections, etc. are reported per fixed-point medical institution per week.
The number of cases reported within the jurisdiction of Tatebayashi Public Health Center, which includes Oizumi Town, is as follows.
Trends in Infectious Disease Outbreaks in the Tatebayashi Public Health Center Area
COVID-19 Infection
- March 4 to March 10 (10th week): 3.88 people
- March 11 to March 17 (11th week): 5.50 people
- March 18 to March 24 (12th week): 2.88 people
- March 25 to March 31 (13th week): 6.13 people
- April 1 to April 7 (14th week): 4.63 people
Influenza
- March 4 to March 10 (10th week): 25.13 people
- March 11 to March 17 (11th week): 26.25 people
- March 18 to March 24 (12th week): 20.13 people
- March 25 to March 31 (13th week): 15.88 people
- April 1 to April 7 (14th week): 5.00 people
The warning in Gunma Prefecture has been cleared.
Infection Control Measures
We ask that town residents continue to take basic infection control measures such as ventilation, hand washing, and wearing masks when appropriate, as well as avoiding going out when feeling unwell.
COVID-19 infection was reclassified as a category 5 infectious disease on May 8, 2023, and the transition to a regular medical care system was underway, but the transition period ended at the end of March, and the normal system will be in place from April. From April onward, general medical institutions will provide medical treatment.
If you experience fever or other symptoms, please first call your family doctor, nearest medical institution, or other medical facilities close to you.
In addition, as with other illnesses, you will be charged for medical expenses at the usual counter in accordance with the co-payment ratio of your medical insurance.