Feb 21 2020

*The information regarding the areas where the infection has spread was updated.

The situation of the novel coronavirus is changing daily. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has released the guidelines on the symptoms of the novel coronavirus.

1. It is effective for prevention to wash your hands and do cough etiquette.*
2. If you have any of the symptoms in the following guidelines, please consult the Niigata Prefecture's "Returnee and Contact Consultation Center" by phone. This is to ensure to introduce you to a medical institution with a well-organized medical treatment system, but this measures may change in the future.
3. ?If you are diagnosed with the novel coronavirus, for students, please contact the Student Affairs Office of your Faculty or Graduate School and for staff, please contact the General Affairs Section of your Faculty or Graduate School by phone or e-mail.
4. Seasonal influenza outbreak also occurs on campus. If you are concerned about the flu or any other infectious diseases even if the following guidelines don't apply to you, see your primary doctor with wearing a mask after calling. Your doctor may refer you to the Niigata Prefecture's "Returnee and Contact Consultation Center".

<GuidelineⅠ>

?- You have had cold symptoms or a fever (37.5 °C or higher) for four days or more. (including when you need to continue to take an antipyretic)

?- You have a strong feeling or weariness (fatigue) or shortness of breath (difficulty breathing).

? (Please consult the Consultation Center if you are a senior citizen or have an underlying disease, and you have had the symptoms mentioned above for about two days.)

?<GuidelineⅡ>

?(1) You have had a fever (37.5 °C or higher) or respiratory symptoms as well as have had close contact** with carriers of the novel coronavirus.

(2) You meet either of the following conditions:

?? (a) You have had a fever (37.5?°C or higher) as well as have had respiratory symptoms.

?? (b) You meet either of the following conditions within 2 weeks after the development of the symptoms.

???? - You have visited or lived in the cities/provinces/regions listed HERE.

???? - You have had close contact with those who have visited or lived in the cities/provinces/regions listed HERE.

* cough etiquette

When coughing and sneezing, wear a mask or cover your mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue. Throw tissue immediately into a closed trash bin and wash your hands with soap and water.

**close contact

-You had contact with someone who was/is/became a confirmed carrier of the new strain of coronavirus

-You had contact with bodily fluids (mucus, sneezes, spit, etc.) with someone who may have been a carrier of the coronavirus

-You gave a medical examination, lived with, nursed or cared for, etc. someone who may have been a carrier of the coronavirus

 

Please click the links below for more information related to the novel coronavirus.

Ministry of Justice

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare