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更新日:2023年11月20日
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Information on the Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) Available
There are various assistance programs available. Utilize the ones applicable to you.
We offer programs to support citizens having anxieties about livelihood, suffering from a shortage of living fund, or unable to pay tax or insurance premiums due to business closure/non-payment of wages/pay cut.
If approved as being infected with COVID-19 through work and developed symptoms, you are covered by the workers’ accident compensation benefits.(Compensation for 80% of average wage).
Labor Standards Inspection Office of your area
In case your wages are not paid or reduced due to your infection/suspected infection with the novel coronavirus, you may be eligible to receive invalidity benefit.
Municipality of your residence
Amount equivalent to the rent will be provided (upper limit is fixed) to people who might possibly lose residence due to reduced income by business closure, absence from work, etc.
If you are unable to pay taxes due to circumstances, there is a system to give a grace period.
Prefectural Taxation Office
If you are temporarily unable to pay the premium of national pension due to unemployment, etc., you may be exempted from the payment or given a grace period if certain requirements are met.
Municipality of your residence
Payment of water and sewerage charge may be postponed if it has become difficult.
Waterworks bureau of your area
K.P.G. official website offers information on the novel coronavirus infection