Regarding the impact of COVID-19, we will take measures based on the implementation of crisis-related guarantees.

　In light of the tight funding of SMEs due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the government has decided to launch a crisis-related guarantee for the first time as a measure to support SMEs in addition to the safety net guarantee already implemented. Was. As a result of this measure, small and medium-sized enterprises whose sales are decreasing due to the COVID-19 infection will be certified by the mayor of a municipality, and will provide a 100% guarantee, which is further separate from general guarantees and safety net guarantees. Will be available.
　Along with this, we will start accepting applications for certification of crisis-related guarantees on Friday, March 13 in Motoichi. At the same time, in order to smoothly accept applications for certification, we have started accepting reservations with a priority system on Monday, March 16 in conjunction with the Safety Net Guarantee. In addition, even if there is no reservation, it can be accepted on the day, but the reservation will be given priority. In addition, depending on the congestion situation, even those who make a reservation may have to wait a little, but please forgive me.
　In addition, as a system loan menu for those who have obtained this certification, we will establish a special fund for emergency COVID-19 infection (reduction of sales by more than 15%, separate quota plus)". In this menu, a maximum of 280 million yen can be used in a separate frame (in principle) from the guarantee limit of general guarantee and safety net guarantee, and Yokohama City will provide full support for credit guarantee fees. .
　In addition, the government will additionally designate the target industries of Safety Net Guarantee No. 5 from Friday, March 13 (316 industries have been added and a total of 508 industries have been added). Along with this, the Yokohama Credit Guarantee Association will start a new discount on credit guarantee fees for "Special Funds for Measures against COVID-19 Infectious Diseases (decrease in sales by 5% or more)".