Fukuoka City has issued an alert for the fast-spreading coronavirus that’s infected more than 8,200 people around the world in what The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency on Jan. 30. In addition to suggesting the use of surgical masks and frequent hand washing to its residents, the city advises medical and hotel facilities workers to take necessary steps when encountering potential patients of the disease. Phone numbers of Fukuoka City Health Centers, as well as the support center for foreigners, are available from here. (and information in easy-to-understand Japanese: https://www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp/soki/kokusai/shisei/japanese/charseasyja.html) International residents and tourists can also call this multilingual hotline: 092-687-5357 (24 hours). Source: Fukuoka City 01/30/2020
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