I'm Haneda, the mayor.

　We would like to thank each of the townspeople for their understanding and cooperation in preventing the spread of the new coronavirus infection.
　The new coronavirus infection is being replaced by new mutant strains, and is showing an explosive spread of infection called the XNUMXth wave nationwide.
　Even in Nagano Prefecture, the number of new positives per day has already exceeded the record high, and the number of hospitalized patients is on the rise.
　Currently, "medical warnings" have been issued in all prefectures and "infection warning level XNUMX" has been issued in the Ueda area, calling attention to them, but the townspeople are once again taking basic infection control measures. Please be thorough.

　From now on, children, students, and students will enter the summer vacation and welcome Obon.The town will distribute antigen test kits free of charge to returnees so that students can return home with peace of mind.
　Due to the explosive increase in the number of infected people, the number of test kits is limited, so we will limit it to those who return home, but we appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

　I think that the townspeople are very worried about the rapid spread of infection that they have never experienced before, but let's take actions to reduce the risk of infection and protect important lives and livelihoods.
　We sincerely ask for the further understanding and cooperation of the townspeople.

　July XNUMX, XNUMXth year of Reiwa
Mayor Nagawa Kenichiro Haneda