May 8, 2023
To Students
Risk Management Headquarters (for COVID-19 Infection Control)
We appreciate your understanding the measures toward COVID-19. On April 27, the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare officially announced the level of COVID-19 is reclassified from May 8 on. In accordance with the new classification, the measures of the University are changed to the following ones.
Though the duties of the limited activities and the mandatory report to the Okinawa Prefecture imposed on those tested positive are removed due to the new classification, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare(MHLW) has presented the “concept of the positive case” that should be checked. If you feel uneasy as you test positive, please consult Health Management Center (Tel: 098-895-8144).
1. Direction of Limited Activities
The campus level of the University is reduced to the 0 level. However, the University do not repeal the “Direction of the Limited Activities” in case of foreseeable spread of covid-19 in this summer.
2. Mask Use
Though mask use is based on the individuals’ decisions from May 8 on, mask use is recommended in situation such as the visit to the medical institutions and care home for the elderly.
3. Basic Measures
From May 8 on, it is recommended that basic measures like Three C’s* are taken.
*Three C’s: Closed spaces with poor ventilation, Crowded places with many people nearby, Close-contact setting such as close-range conversations.
4. Classes
Though the classes generally return to face to face class from May 8 on, there may be cases in which online classes remain under the confirmation that online class has the same effect as face to face class has.
5. Activities Outside Campus
From May 8 on, the activities is based on the ‘3. Basic Measure’ above.
6. Research Activities
From May 8 on, research activities are based on the ‘3. Basic Measure’ above.
7. Social Gathering
From May 8 on, any limitations on social gathering are removed in accordance with the repeal of the direction from Okinawa Prefecture.
