Jul 29 2020

July 29, 2020
Niigata University

A student of Niigata University was tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, July 29, 2020.
The details of this case and Niigata University's preventive measures to take for the future are as follows.

1. Student who was tested positive for COVID-19
??? The student is a male in his 20's, living in Nishi-ku, Niigata city.

2. Details of the infected student's activity
???? Friday, July 17 - Monday, July 20: Trip to Osaka with his friends by plane
???? Saturday, July 25: Lost sense of taste and smell
???? Monday, July 27: Visited medical facility
???? Tuesday, July 28: Took PCR test
???? Wednesday, July 29: Tested positive for COVID-19, and admitted to the hospital in Niigata city
? *This student has not come to campus since returning from Osaka, and does not have oversea travel history.
???? We have been investigating close contacts with the student.

3. Regarding the university's measures
??? The COVID-19 Task Force of Niigata University has been coping with this case.
??? We will endeavor to prevent further spread of COVID-19 among our students, faculty, and staff.

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