Feb. 2020
I would like to extend my condolences to all the people who passed away because of the spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) infection and their families all over the world.
And also pray for the recovery of those who are fighting the disease and express my gratitude to the medical staffs.
I live in Yokohama, which is the biggest city in the suburbs of Tokyo, and I work mainly in Tokyo, so I write about my personal actions.
Followings are possible steps not to infect myself or others.
There is no guarantee that I will not be infected in the future, but my family and I are still healthy and mentally well.
In some areas, water and disinfectants may not be sufficient, but it is essential to “keep everything clean and keep one’s distance from others”.
It ‘s especially important not to touch your face when your hands are not clean.
Features of COVID-19 in relation to the countermeasures
Can be inactivated by alcohol, hypochlorite water, or surfactants.
1. Characteristics of Japanese
・Have a habit of wearing a face mask
・Have a habit of washing hands and gargling after coming home or before meals since childhood
・Take off one’s shoes inside the house
・Not speak loudly
・Avoid touching other people’s bodies (bowing is common courtesy)
Followings are what I usually do.
2. Personal guidelines for action AT HOME
・Disinfection and antiviral treatment of each item
*smartphones, pens, wallets, plastic cards such as credit cards, earphones, keys, business card holders, covers of notebooks, watches, glasses, cosmetic pouches, atomizers, buttons and fasteners for clothes, belts, security cards, door knobs for houses, light switches, elevator buttons in the condo, intercom button at the entrance, umbrella handles, bags, etc.
・Having well balanced meals (including fermented foods such as natto and yogurt, amino acids, and vitamin supplements).
・Rest properly.
・Ventilate occasionally.
・Wipe the cardboard boxes and mails which arrive with diluted liquid of kitchen detergent before opening them.
・If possible, disinfect the soles of the shoes.
・Stockpile at least one month’s supply so that I or family members do not need to go out when anyone catches the virus.
・Cut the nails short.
・Avoid unnecessary and unurgent outings.
・Separate the toothbrush, toothpaste, towel and tableware for each family member.
3. What I do after coming home
・Avoid bringing clothes (outer) into the living room as much as possible.
・Wash other washable clothes as soon as possible.
・Wash hands thoroughly with soap (for at least 30 seconds and rinse with water for at least 30 seconds).
・Gargling the throat (sing “Happy Birthday” twice”).
・Gargle the nose.
・Wash or disinfect purchased items.
・Wash eyeglasses and ecobags (reusable cloth bags).
・Change clothes, shower, and do the laundry as soon as possible.
・When removing the face mask, use my little finger to remove the rubber band from the ears.
・Before throwing away a used mask or gloves, wash them to remove viruses from the surface (in order to reduce the virus contained in the garbage).
4. Outside the house
・Wearing a face mask and glasses.
・Do not touch the surface of the mask.
・As the virus also attaches to hair, hair should be kept together to minimize surface area.
・Avoid crowds.
・Keep my distance from others as far as possible.
・Do not touch objects touched by others. If touched, wash or disinfect hands immediately.
・Use disposable gloves or hold over a plastic bag for things that are touched by an unspecified number of people, such as door knobs and shopping cart handles.
・Touch a panel on bank ATMs with plastic wrap which is wrapped around a fingertip or use nitrile gloves. Wash or disinfect hands immediately after touching with bare hands.
・Do not wear rings nor wrist watch so that I can wash my hands cleanly.
・It is good to shave the bar soap or use a peeler to thinly face it in order to carry some small pieces.
・Carry alcohol (antiseptic solution) in an atomizer.
・Wash my hands before and after using the toilet outside. Use the toilet seat after sterilizing with alcohol.
・Do not use bills and coins as much as possible because they may be contaminated. Make cashless payments.
・Do not take an elevator. If so, press the button with my knuckle, not use a fingertip.
5. What we can do at home
・Read books, watch videos, listen to music, take care of flowers.
・Do exercises such as radio calisthenics and squats.
・Cook a better meal than usual etc.
I will update my article when I get something new.
Let’s do our best! Facciamo del nostro meglio! Hagamos lo mejor que podamos! Machen wir unser Bestes! Faisons de notre mieux! Vamos fazer o nosso melhor! Давай сделаем всё возможное! 加油!
横浜に住み、主に神奈川・東京で仕事をしている私が、新型コロナウイルス（COVID-19/ SARS-CoV-2）対策として行っていることを書きます。
1.家の中で
・各所の消毒と抗ウイルス化
*スマートフォン、ペン、財布、クレジットカードなどのプラスチックカード類、イヤホン、家の鍵、名刺入れ、手帳のカバー、腕時計、眼鏡、化粧ポーチ、アトマイザー、衣類のボタンやファスナー、ベルト、仕事場のセキュリティカード、家のドアノブ、スイッチ、マンションのエレベーターボタン、玄関のインターホンボタン、傘の取っ手、バッグなど
・バランスの良い食事を心がける(納豆やヨーグルトなどの発酵食品、アミノ酸、ビタミン剤などもとる)
・休養をとる
・換気
・宅配で届いた段ボール箱や郵便物は、洗剤を薄めた液で拭いてから開封
・できれば靴底も消毒
・誰かがウイルスに感染したときに私や家族が外出する必要がないように、少なくとも1カ月分の備蓄をしておく
・爪を短く切っておく
・不要不急の外出は避ける
・歯ブラシ、歯磨き粉、タオル、食器は家族で分ける
2.帰宅後
・衣服(アウター)はなるべくリビングに持ち込まない
・洗濯可能な他の衣類はできるだけ早く洗濯する
・石鹸(30秒以上放置した後、水で30秒以上洗い流す)で手をよく洗う
・うがいをする
・鼻うがいもする
・購入したアイテムを洗浄または消毒
・眼鏡やエコバッグ(再利用可能な布袋)を洗う
・できるだけ早く着替えて、シャワーを浴びて、洗濯をする
・フェイスマスクを外すときは、小指で耳のゴムを外す
・使い捨てマスクなどを捨てる時は洗ってから捨てる（できるだけゴミにもウイルスをつけない）
3.外出時
・マスクと眼鏡をする
・マスクの表面に触れない
・ウイルスは毛髪にも付着するため、表面積を最小限に抑えるために毛髪をまとめる
・人混みを避ける
・できるだけ他人から距離を置く
・基本的に、他の人が触れた物には触れない。触れた場合は、できるだけすぐに手を洗うか消毒する
・ドアノブやショッピングカートのハンドルなど、不特定多数の人が触れるものには、使い捨て手袋を使用するか、ビニール袋越しに持つ
・銀行のATM のパネルは、指先にラップを巻いて触るか、ニトリル手袋を使用する。素手で触った後は、すぐに手を洗うか消毒する
・手をきれいに洗えるように、指輪や腕時計はしない
・固形石鹸を削ったり、ピーラーで薄く削ったりして、小片を持ち運ぶとベター
・アルコール(消毒液)をアトマイザーに入れて持ち歩く
・外でのトイレの前後に手を洗う。便座をアルコール消毒後に使用する
・紙幣や硬貨は汚染されている可能性があるので、できるだけ使用しない。できるだけキャッシュレスで支払う
・エレベーターには乗らない。乗るときは、指先ではなく、指の関節でボタンを押す
できることを心掛けて乗り越えましょう！
Hi! I’m an enthusiastic Kimono consultant, the manager of Project Japan. Beyond work, I love kimonos, relaxing in onsens, exploring music, and traveling. When it comes to food, I have a soft spot for traditional Japanese cuisine and enjoy Japanese sake, wine, whiskey, and coffee.
As a web and video producer, I keep up with the latest in tech.