Attention - Important Information Regarding Foot-and-Mouth Disease
 
The current outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease began when the first suspected case was confirmed
in Miyazaki Prefecture on April 20^th, 2010. 
 
Foot-and-mouth disease cannot be transmitted to humans, but it can be carried on shoes, clothing,
and the human body.

Although eating meat or drinking milk from an infected animal is not dangerous, meat and milk from
infected animals will not be put on the market.

The city is working with local farmers, agricultural cooperatives, and mutual aid associations to try to
keep the disease from spreading further than it already has.

Mats soaked in disinfectant have been laid across roads around the city in order to prevent the
spread of the disease.  Disinfectant mats have also been laid at the entrances to various public
institutions such as city hall, schools, libraries, etc....  Please wipe your feet thoroughly before
entering and when leaving these public spaces.  Many public events have been postponed or
cancelled due to the outbreak as we try to keep the disease from spreading any further.

We ask for your continued cooperation and understanding during these trying times.  Together, we
can help minimize the damage of this current outbreak.

For more information, see the Notice Concerning Foot-and-Mouth Disease released by the Miyazaki
Prefectural Government. (PDF)

- New - Accepting donations to help in the fight against hoof-and-mouth disease.
In order to provide support to the farmers who have been affected by foot-and-mouth disease here
in Miyazaki prefecture, the cities, towns, and villages throughout Miyazaki are cooperating in a
fundraising campaign.  Donations are being accepted at the following collection points.

Location of Collection Boxes
  Miyakonojo City Hall, General Information Desk (City Hall, West Branch, 1^st Flr)
  Miyakonojo City Hall, Animal Husbandry Division (City Hall, East Branch, 4^th Flr)
  Takajo Branch Office
  Yamanokuchi Branch Office
  Yamada Branch Office
  Takazaki Branch Office
  Okimizu Citizen’s Center
  Shiwachi Citizen’s Center
  Shounai Citizen’s Center
  Nishidake Citizen’s Center
  Miyakonojo Social Welfare Center (Social Welfare Council)
 
Collection Period - From May 14^th through July 30^th, 2010


*New* The following city institutions that were closed due to the outbreak of
foot-and-mouth disease will be re-opening and begin normal operation starting
July 3rd (Sunday).  However, please note that all institutions in the Takazaki
area are still closed until further notice. 
 
Library (all branches)
Art Museum
Regional Community Centers
Public Meeting Halls
Senior and Youth Centers
Sports Grounds (baseball fields, tennis courts, dojos, exercise parks, park golf, etc…)
Public Fields and Open Spaces
Welfare Centers
City Gymnasiums
Miyakonojo History Museum
Takajo Kyoudo History Museum
Shimazu Residence
Yagurodon no Yakata
Ningyo no Yakata
Ajisai Park
Ishiyama Shinchi Park
Kawanoeki Park
 
Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding while we deal with this situation.

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