Text  by Miduho Morita (2020/09/10)     Translated and narrated by Miho S.    (2020/9/12) 

●Many people are concerned about the possibility of COVID-19 and influenza spreading at the same time from fall to winter. 

●Each region in Japan is preparing for the increasing number of consultations from people with fever. In addition to Coronavirus Consultation Centers, hospitals with the department of internal medicine and internal medicine clinics in your area will be also accepting phone calls from possible patients. Some municipalities are developing consultation services for local non-Japanese residents, offered in multiple languages. Some clinics are creating outpatient services specifically for people with a fever.

 ●COVID-19 and influenza share some symptoms, such as high fever, sore throat, and coughing. By receiving tests at a hospital or clinic, the cause of those symptoms will be clear, and doctors can tell you what to do. 

●The novel coronavirus is a new kind of virus, and COVID-19 is one of the designated infectious diseases. Tests and treatments for COVID-19 are for free most of the time. 

●Both COVID-19 and influenza are contagious. If you don't feel well, please consult a doctor. 

source:

厚生労働省　やさしい日本語　住んでいる都道府県別の相談先 https://www.covid19-info.jp/area-jp.html 

毎日新聞　新型コロナ　市が発熱外来設置　土日も医師２人が常駐／奈良 

https://mainichi.jp/articles/20200906/ddl/k29/040/208000c 

厚生労働省　次のインフルエンザ流行に備えた体制整備について 

https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00087.html 

ミクスオンライン 厚労省　発熱患者は「かかりつけ医」にまずは電話相談を　新型コロナとインフルエンザ同時流行に備え 

https://www.mixonline.jp/tabid55.html?artid=69826