公開日 2020/03/04
March 4, 2020
Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 4)
To Students, Faculty and Staff:
FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management
ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service
KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director
“Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 3)” released on February 27 has been revised. Please confirm the changes made.
・The Infectious Disease Risk Levels on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website have been raised as expressed in the table below. As such, the target areas for canceling unnecessary, non-urgent travel (including private travel), and target areas that require students, faculty and staff members returning to Japan to stay at home and be suspended from attending classes and/or work (“Work Ban”) have changed.
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Infectious Disease Risk Level (MOFA Website) (As of March 3, 2020) |
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Level 3 (Cancel All Travel) |
Level 2 (Cancel Unnecessary, Non-urgent Travel) |
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● China: Whole of Hubei Province, and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province (raised from Feb. 14) ● Iran: Provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan (raised from Feb. 28) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun and Gunwei-gun (raised from Mar. 2) ● Republic of Korea: Daegu Metropolitan City and Cheongdo-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province (raised from Mar. 1) |
● China: (all regions except Hubei Province and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province) (raised from Feb. 14) ● Iran: (all regions except provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan) (raised from Feb. 28) ● Italy: Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna (raised from Mar. 1) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsangbuk-do (excluding Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun, Gunwei-gun and Cheongdo-gun) (raised from Mar. 2) |
*Please check current conditions on the Overseas Safety website (MOFA) below. This page is updated frequently.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/ (Japanese only)
・Regardless of the history of overseas travel, the flowchart "Persons who Domestically have had Close Contact with People Diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or Diagnosed Suspected to be Infected" has been added.
・The flowchart “Consultation and Medical Consultations Regarding Novel Coronavirus” did not include initial cold symptoms. The document has been changed to reflect this.
・In the future, it is expected there will be an increase in infections not only from returnees overseas, but also in those who do not know the route of transmission. As such, the flowchart "Persons who Domestically have had Close Contact with People Diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or Diagnosed Suspected to be Infected" has been added.
・Listed items have been organized.
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Measures to Prevent the Infectious Spread of Novel Coronavirus (Part 4)
To Students, Faculty and Staff:
FUJITA Tatsuro, Trustee Crisis Management
ARASE Sakae, Trustee/Vice President Education and Student Service
KAWASOI Tatsuya, Health Service Center Director
As reported in the news, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) associated with pneumonia that began in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, is currently spreading.
To prevent the spread of infection, students, faculty, and staff members are requested to respond as follows. The following is the current response, and may change depending on future changes in the situation.
1. Infection Spread Prevention
2. People with Cold Symptoms, Such As Fever
5. Cancellation of Travel to China, etc.
6. Measures for Students, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”)
(Infection Spread Prevention)
1. Prevention for the spread of the novel coronavirus is the same as prevention measures for influenza. Please maintain good physical condition by getting adequate sleep and nutrition, follow coughing etiquette and wash your hands frequently with soap to prevent infection. If you are concerned about your physical condition, please consult your campus’ Health Service Center.
・Coughing Etiquette (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Home Page)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/10900000/000597148.pdf
(People with Cold Symptoms, Such As Fever)
2. If one of the following describes you, refrain from attending class and/or work at the university, stay at home, and contact the relevant department based on the flowchart “Prevention , Consultation and Medical Examination for the Novel Coronavirus.”(PDF)
Prevention, Consultation and Medical Examination for the Novel Coronavirus [PDF：882KB]
・People with cold symptoms, such as fever
・People with severe cold symptoms as described below
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・Cold symptoms and/or a fever of 37.5℃ for 4 days continuously ・Strong drowsiness (malaise) or difficulty breathing (dyspnea) The following people are more likely to become seriously ill. If you are one of the following, please follow the procedure if conditions persist for two days: ・Pregnant woman ・Patients with diabetes, heart failure, respiratory disease or who are on dialysis ・Those who use immunosuppressant or anticancer drugs ・Senior citizens |
In these cases, the measures for not attending class and/or work (“Work Ban”) can be found under Number 6. “Measures for Students, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”).”
(No Close Contact with Returnee from Overseas, However Domestically have had Close Contact with People Diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or Diagnosed Suspected to be Infected)
3. People who have had close contact in Japan with someone diagnosed with the novel coronavirus or diagnosed suspected to have the virus, contact the relevant department based on the flowchart “Persons who Domestically have had Close Contact with People Diagnosed with the Novel Coronavirus or Diagnosed Suspected to be Infected.”(PDF)
Persons who Domestically have had Close Contact with People Diagnosed with the NOvel Coronavirus or Diagnosed Suspected to be Infected [PDF：650KB]
In these cases, the measures for not attending class and/or work (“Work Ban”) can be found under Number 6. “Measures for Students, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”).”
(Returnees from Overseas)
4. For students, faculty and staff members entering Japan from a Level 2 or higher infected region, or those who have had close contact with said person, please contact by phone or e-mail the relevant department based on the flowchart “Students, Faculty and Staff Entering Japan from a Level 2 or Higher Infected Region, and Persons who have had Close Contact with Above Person Ver. 4.0 (2020.3.4).” The personal information collected by the relevant department will only be used for infectious disease prevention measures. Information may be provided at the request of public authorities such as health centers, but no information will be released for any other purpose without the individual's consent.
In these cases, the measures for not attending class and/or work (“Work Ban”) can be found under Number 6. “Measures for Students, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”).”
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Infectious Disease Risk Level (MOFA Website) (As of March 3, 2020) |
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Level 3 (Cancel All Travel) |
Level 2 (Cancel Unnecessary, Non-urgent Travel) |
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● China: Whole of Hubei Province, and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province (raised from 2/14) ● Iran: Provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan (raised from February 28) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun and Gunwei-gun (raised from 3/2) ● Republic of Korea: Daegu Metropolitan City and Cheongdo-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province (raised from 3/1) |
● China: (all regions except Hubei Province and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province) (raised from February 14) ● Iran: (all regions except provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan) (raised from 2/28) ● Italy: Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna (raised from 3/1) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsangbuk-do (excluding Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun, Gunwei-gun and Cheongdo-gun) (raised from 3/2) |
*Please check current conditions on the Overseas Safety website (MOFA) below. This page is updated frequently.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/ (Japanese only)
For students, faculty, and staff members returning to Japan from a Level 3 region (including transit), declare this fact to and follow the instructions of airport quarantine officers.
For students, faculty and staff who are one of the following, act in accordance with the flowchart “Students, Faculty and Staff Entering Japan from a Level 2 or Higher Infected Region, and Persons who have had Close Contact with Above Person Ver. 4.0 (2020.3.4).”(PDF)
Students, Faculty and Staff Entering Japan from a Level 2 or Higher Infecter Region, and Persons who have had Close Contact with Bove Person Ver.4.0 (2020.3.4 ) [PDF：668KB]
・Entry to Japan from an Infectious Disease Risk Level 2 or higher region and have a fever and/or respiratory symptoms within 2 weeks
・Entry to Japan from an Infectious Disease Risk Level 2 or higher region and have no symptoms within 2 weeks
Download the Self-Health Checklist indicated in the flowchart.
Self-HealthChecklist[DOCX：20.8KB]
(Cancellation of Travel to China, etc.)
5. For students, faculty and staff, cancel all travel (including private travel) to Infected Disease Risk Level 3 regions, and unnecessary, non-urgent travel to Level 2 regions.
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Infectious Disease Risk Level (MOFA Website) (As of March 3, 2020) |
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Level 3 (Cancel All Travel) |
Level 2 (Cancel Unnecessary, Non-urgent Travel) |
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● China: Whole of Hubei Province, and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province (raised from 2/14) ● Iran: Provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan (raised from February 28) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun and Gunwei-gun (raised from 3/2) ● Republic of Korea: Daegu Metropolitan City and Cheongdo-gun in Gyeongsangbuk-do Province (raised from 3/1) |
● China: (all regions except Hubei Province and Wenzhou City, Zhejiang Province) (raised from Febr. 14) ● Iran: (all regions except provinces of Qom, Tehran and Gilan) (raised from Feb. 28) ● Italy: Lombardy, Veneto and Emilia-Romagna (raised from Mar. 1) ● Republic of Korea: Gyeongsangbuk-do (excluding Gyeongsan-si, Yeongcheon-si, Urushidani-gun, Uiseong-gun, Seongju-gun, Gunwei-gun and Cheongdo-gun) (raised from Mar. 2) |
※Please check current conditions on the Overseas Safety website (MOFA) below. This page is updated frequently.
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/ (Japanese only)
(Measures for Student, Faculty and Staff Not Attending Classes and/or Work (“Work Ban”))
6. The measures for staying at home and not attending class and/or work (“Work Ban”) are for people who meet the following criteria: “Students, Faculty and Staff Returning or Entering from a Level 2 or Higher Infected Region”, “People who have had Close Contact with Above Person,” and “2. People with Cold Symptoms, Such As Fever.”
1 Student Rules for Staying at Home and Not Attending Class (2020.2.21) (PDF)
2 Faculty and Staff Member Rules for Stayin at HOme and note Attending Work ("Work Ban") (2020.3.4.0) [PDF：401KB]
(Related Websites)
7. The above measures are based on information on the websites of relevant ministries and agencies, but the measures may change in the future as the Infection Disease Risk Level is raised or lowered. Please check the information you need, and be careful to calmly deal with unnecessary anxiety and confusion caused by questionable information.
《Related Websites》
・Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Home Page
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/english/
(Definition of Terms)
8. Definitions of Terms are Below.
What is “close contact”?
・Living with or spending long periods of time with someone suspected of contracting the novel coronavirus (includes being in a car together or on the same flight)
・Medical examination, care or nursing care of patient suspected of contracting the novel coronavirus who is not following appropriate protection against infection
・High probability of having directly come into contact with contaminants such as respiratory secretions and bodily fluids of a person suspected of contracting the novel coronavirus