Kagoshima Prefectural Government (KPG) has raised the alert level of Covid-19 up to its maximum level "Stage 4" and issued their self-determined state of emergency declaration.

The state of emergency declaration is to be valid from 13 August until 31.

Under the declaration, KPG strongly requests as follows.

To local residents

・To cancel or postpone non-essential or non-urgent travel between prefectures.

・To refrain from non-essential or non-urgent outing.

・To remain in place when having fever.

・To suspend going to some designated islands.

To those out of Kagoshima prefecture

・To cancel or postpone non-essential or non-urgent travel to Kagoshima prefecture.

・To make sure to take PCR test when coming to Kagoshima prefecture.

KPG also requests local restaurants and bars in Kagoshima City, Nishino-omote City, Nakatane Town, Minamitane Town, Kirishima City, Tokunoshima Town, Amagi Town and Isen Town to close by 8 p.m.

In addition, most prefectural facilities are basically to close or suspend their part of services during the period of the declaration.

The Governor of KPG recognizes current situation of Covid-19 seriously critical and strongly asks for the cooperation of all persons involved.

For the detail, please check out the site below,

https://www.pref.kagoshima.jp/kenko-fukushi/covid19/keikai210813.html