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Regarding the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Revised Oct 7)

Revised Oct 7, 2022
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As the situation around COVID-19 continues to impact Japan and our WASEDA community, we would once again like to remind you to take thorough measures to prevent infections.

Please refer to the following page for information on measures to prevent the spread of infection on campus, including precautions when entering the campus.
https://www.waseda.jp/top/en/news/73371

 

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  • What is the COVID-19 infection?
  • Preventive Measures of COVID-19 infection
  • Consultation centers for people with potential exposure to COVID-19
  • If diagnosed with COVID-19 or identified as a COVID-19 positive close contact person

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What is the COVID-19 infection?

The most common symptoms are fever, sore throat, prolonged cough (for around a week), and strong fatigue (malaise). Compared to seasonal influenza, it is considered to have a higher risk of becoming severely ill, and severe illness can result in death. Those with chronic diseases and the elderly are at high risk of developing serious complications. It is also important to note that mutant strain can be highly contagious, and there have been cases of people becoming infected and infecting others even if they have been vaccinated.
In the current mutant strain, the incubation period from infection to disease onset is said to be about 3 days. There is a risk that the infection will spread from 2 days before the symptoms become apparent. It has also been reported that the patients are most infectious before and after the onset of the disease. Therefore, it is important to continue taking basic preventive measures even after the vaccination.
Regardless of whether there were symptoms at the time of infection, various symptoms may be seen as the aftereffects even after recovery from infection. The aftereffects are observed in all age groups, with a high percentage of cases occurring in people in their 20s and 30s. Recovery from the aftereffect may take long and it may interfere with daily life, work, and schoolwork.
If you think you may have developed the aftereffects, please consult your medical institution, public health center, or consultation service of your municipal office.

 

Preventive Measures of COVID-19 infection

1. Preventive measures

To prevent the spread of the COVID-19 infection, basic infection prevention measures such as “wearing a mask,” “washing hands,” “avoiding the 3 Cs (Closed spaces, Crowded places and Close-contact settings),” and “ventilation” should be thoroughly implemented. It is also important to take individual actions to prevent the spread of infection, such as refraining from going out when you are not feeling well.

Please refer to the following webpage of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHIW).

<English>
https://www.c19.mhlw.go.jp/pdf/Leaflet_EN.pdf

<Other languages>
https://www.c19.mhlw.go.jp/


※Mask Use※
Wearing a mask is as important as ever as a basic infection-prevention measure. Read the following notice from the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare and act accordingly.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/mask.html


Points to note when ventilating;
1. If there are multiple windows, open all windows in 2 directions.
2. Ventilate for a few minutes at a time, at least twice an hour.
3. If there is only one window, open the door, or use a fan/ventilator.

2. COVID-19 Vaccination

Vaccination against  COVID-19 has started in Japan in 2021. Vaccination is expected to prevent the onset of symptoms such as fever and cough (acquisition of personal immunity) and to prevent serious illness. When vaccinating, the individual’s will is respected. Please consider whether or not to be vaccinated after understanding the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. Even after vaccination, there is still the possibility of infection and the possibility of transmitting the infection to others. Please continue to take appropriate infection prevention measures regardless of whether you have been vaccinated or not.

Information on COVID-19 Vaccines (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/covid-19/vaccine.html 

 

3. Possible side effects after getting a COVID-19 vaccine

You may have some side effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection.
However, if symptoms such as severe swelling or pain at the inoculation site do not improve within a few days, please consult a medical institution. For those who do not have a family doctor, you can use the medical institution information service of your local government to find out which medical institutions you can visit or consult.

Some local governments have set the consultation desk for the side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine. Medical staff with specialized knowledge accept 24 hours for consulting.

  •  Contact information of consultation desk (Tokyo) Tel: 03-6258-5802
    *English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Nepali, Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, French, Spanish, and Portuguese
  •  Contact information of consultation desk (Saitama) Tel: 0570-033-226
    *English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Nepali, Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, French, Spanish, and Portuguese

If you would like to consult at Health Support Center, Waseda University, feel free to contact below.
・For consultation→ Health Care room (Students), Health Promotion Office (Faculty and staff)
・Seeing a doctor→ Medical examination and treatment room (Tel: 03-5286-3984)

Check the opening hours, location and contact info on the HP

 

Consultation centers for people with potential exposure to COVID-19

If you suspect new coronavirus infection or have concerns about infection, please contact the consultation services offered at each prefecture.
You may find the contact numbers from the following web page:

※To prevent a concentration of tests and consultations at medical institutions, promptly carry out tests yourself at home if symptoms such as sore throat, fever, cough, fatigue, etc. appear. If you wish to test yourself with an antigen test kit, use one approved as an over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test kit, which can be purchased on the internet. They are labelled as “「第一類医薬品」Class 1 medicinal product”.

Information on approved over-the-counter (OTC) antigen test kits for COVID-19 (MHLW)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/newpage_27779.html (in Japanese only)

※For those who have any health concerns, do not come to school, record your health condition on the below “Health Check Form” and use it for a medical consultation.
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/hsc/assets/uploads/2020/06/2bd64840a6d6294e752a564688917a6b-1.pdf

 

If diagnosed with COVID-19 or identified as a COVID-19 positive close contact person

Universities in Japan are required to implement preventive measures against the spread of COVID-19 following the instructions from public health centers based on the Infectious Diseases Control Law when its members are diagnosed with COVID-19 or identified as having close contact with a COVID-19 patient.
If you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or identified as a COVID-19 positive close contact person, please refer to the following guidelines and take the necessary action as soon as possible

Guidelines When Students Are Diagnosed with Novel Coronavirus Disease
https://waseda.app.box.com/s/w8qgyu2ahkzj8b8g0dvbe3v0ivfa01my

Guidelines When Faculty and Staff Are Diagnosed with Novel Coronavirus Disease
https://waseda.app.box.com/s/7bal7xp4z65fzd6m2y7ztbg598eqbviq

Persons with a positive result of COVID-19 test should register as positive at the registration center in their area of residence. *Registration allows you to receive support for your medical treatment, such as health monitoring through My HER-SYS, delivery of groceries and pulse oximeters, etc.

Registration Center:
Tokyo: https://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/kansen/corona_portal/shien/youseitouroku.html (Translation button on the top right)

Saitama: https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0710/covid-19/youseisya-touroku.html (Japanese only)

Kanagawa: https://www.pref.kanagawa.jp/docs/ga4/covid19/ms/registration.html (Translation button on the top right)

※What does “close contact (with infected person)” mean?
– Living with an infected person or having long-term contact (ex. inside a car, aircraft, etc.) during the infectable period (from 2 days before the onset date until the quarantine period).
– Meeting an infected person at a distance of around 1 meter or less for more than15 minutes.

In case of home-quarantine, please refer to the following handbook in order not to spread infection to those who around you.

“Self-isolation handbook for COVID-19 patient”
https://www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/iryo/kansen/corona_portal/shien/zitakuryouyouhandbook.files/eigoban.pdf

【Correspondence of Health Support Center】
Please continue to check the website of the Health Support Center at Waseda University.
https://www.waseda.jp/inst/hsc/en

Inquiries about Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) (email support only)
Students：[email protected]
Faculty and Staff：[email protected]
Related information：https://waseda.box.com/s/qskjsix7zud9jskexyk87azdi1l9pwtu


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