Multilingual Covid-19 Information Now Available

Native speakers send correct information to foreigners living in Japan

Global Trust Networks Co., Ltd. (GTN, headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo, President: Hiroyuki Goto), a provider of comprehensive life support services for foreigners has started to deliver published news on COVID-19 infection in 5 languages by native speakers to foreigners living in Japan.

Due to the spread of the new Coronavirus, more people are staying at home, working from home, taking time off school, and accessing various information. Many foreigners who feel anxious or stressed from trying to get right information have contacted our support center.

These are the problems and concerns they have:

・ I don’t understand Japanese news
・ I want the right information
・ I don’t know the situation, please tell me what to do
・ I am anxious if I am alone, want to listen to news in my native language
・ I want something that gives me correct information without making an inquiry

GTN has started distributing Japanese news & information in 5 languages of which most of the consulters speak.

In addition to reducing the anxiety, the service will lead to guiding those foreigners to act in accordance with correct information.

【Feature】
・Native speakers will provide the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Japan in a conversational manner.
・ Easy-to-understand radio-style broadcasting enables everybody to collect information while working, studying, preparing meals etc.
・ The first session is on hand washing, cough etiquette as well as actions & cautions when you have known symptoms such as fever, etc.

【specification】
Recording languages: 5 languages ​​(English, Vietnamese, Nepali, Portuguese, Mongolian. Languages will be added as needed)
Where you can access: GTN website: https://www.gtn.co.jp/

【Reference】
Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and New Coronavirus infection
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00001.html
Tokyo Metropolitan Coronavirus Infection Control Site
https://stopcovid19.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/