Mask usage remains high in Hiroshima, despite change in official advice
Chugoku Shinbun surveys mask-use in Hiroshima City, one week after relaxation of government advice.
Read moreChugoku Shinbun surveys mask-use in Hiroshima City, one week after relaxation of government advice.
Read moreHiroshima City started sending out coupons for the fourth dose COVID-19 vaccination to people aged 60 and older on January 27.
Read moreHiroshima, Higashi-hiroshima and Hatsukaichi cities to start COVID-19 vaccinations for kids aged 5-11 from early March.
Read moreThe state of quasi-emergency to contain the spread of Omicron, in place since January 9, will be extended in Hiroshima again.
Read moreHiroshima Prefecture has analyzed the symptoms of 405 COVID-19 patients who are thought to be highly likely to have contracted
Read moreHiroshima and Yamaguchi Prefectures record numbers of COVID-19 cases as the Omicron variant rapidly becomes dominant and targeting business restrictions are imposed
Read more80 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on the MCAS Iwakuni yesterday, December 29. This brings the total number of confirmed cases on the air base to 95 this since December 21.
Read moreThe roll out of COVID-19 vaccination booster shots began in the five Chugoku region prefectures this week. In line with
Read moreThe COVID-19 state of emergency come to an end tomorrow, September 30. However, Hiroshima Prefecture is to continue to impose restrictions on local bars and restaurants in 4 areas for an additional 2 weeks.
Read moreThe COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed in Hiroshima after a slow start, thanks to a boost from universities and private companies.
Read moreThe COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted in Hiroshima and Okayama, but measures to prevent a 5th wave in place into July.
Read moreUsage at two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centers in Hiroshima City is disappointingly low on the first two days of opening.
Read moreHiroshima University in Higashi-hiroshima City is one of 7 national universities to start its own vaccination program later this month.
Read moreWe are now a month into the COVID-19 vaccination roll out in Hiroshima and the Chugoku Region. We look at how it’s progressing.
Read moreHiroshima is one of 9 prefectures to extend the current COVID-19 state of emergency with some restrictions eased.
Read moreHiroshima governor Yuzaki gave a strong indication yesterday that he would request extension of the current the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Read more7 more Hiroshima Carp players, a coach and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 it was announced last night.
Read moreThe coronavirus state of emergency came into force in Hiroshima Prefecture today as COVID-19 infections continue to surge.
Read moreToday Hiroshima City announced details of the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine roll out today. Jabs for over-65s expected to be completed in October.
Read moreHiroshima’s Golden Week holiday kicked off with 76 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 across the prefecture on April 29 and
Read moreA summary of dates for the start of COVID-19 vaccination reservations and start of actual vaccinations for people 65 and over across Hiroshima Prefecture.
Read moreHiroshima Prefecture is offering free PCR tests to Hiroshima City residents this month. No need to make an appointment or fill in difficult online forms!
Read more24 cases of new COVID-19 variants have been confirmed in Hiroshima Prefecture so far, most within Hiroshima City.
Read moreThe second cherry blossom season of the pandemic will allow for low key hanami parties that follow COVID-19 prevention measures.
Read moreOnly just over half of available PCR tests taken up by residents in designated parts of Hiroshima city’s Naka-ku ward in COVID-19 general testing trial.
Read moreHiroshima trials general PCR testing for 6,000 peiople who live and work in certain parts of the city this week.
Read moreA total of 1,190,000 Hiroshima Prefecture residents will be included in the first phase of COVID-19 vaccinations reports Chugoku Shimbun.
Read moreDaily COVID-19 cases have dropped steeply in recent days, but authorities are asking for cooperation with continued virus prevention measures.
Read moreChugoku Shimbun reports that the Hiroshima City government is making preparations for the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine this spring.
Read more[January 15, 2021]
Yesterday, Governor Hidehiko Yuzaki announced that current business restrictions and emergency measures to control the spread of the new coronavirus in Hiroshima are to be be extended and expanded.