January 29, 2020
\nRevised January 31, 2020
\nRevised February 5, 2020
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\nRevised February 18, 2020
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\nRevised March 26, 2020
\nRevised March 27, 2020
\nRevised May 18, 2020<\/p>\n
Health Support Center<\/p>\n
Q1: What environments have a high risk of spreading infection, and what preventive measures can be taken? \uff0d Please avoid the three \u201cCLOSE\u201d <\/strong>conditions. \u2460CLOSED spaces with poor ventilation The most important thing is to prevent cluster outbreaks (contamination of groups of people). \u2460Keep the air fresh (ventilate rooms and other enclosed spaces). In particular, \u201cevents with unspecified numbers of people gathered from all over the country\u201d (such as the case of the live music performance in a club), where it is difficult to avoid the above three conditions occurring simultaneously, have been pointed out as increasing the risk of an \u201covershoot\u201d (an explosive increase in the number of cases). Cases where one person infected two or more people: <\/p>\n Q2: When returning from abroad, what is required before and after entering Japan due to the strengthening of the government’s border control measures?<\/b><\/p>\n \uff0d Those who have stayed in a “quarantine-strengthened area” within the past 14 days from the day of entry and those who have stayed in an “areas subject to restriction based on the Immigration Control Law” need to take the following measures before and after entry to Japan.<\/p>\n \u2460Including those who are healthy, you will need to stay in a place (your home, etc.) designated by the quarantine station manager 14 days counting from the next day you enter Japan, and you cannot use public transportation including when you travel from the airport.<\/b><\/p>\n \u2461For this reason, before entering the country, it is necessary to secure on your own, a place to stay after entering Japan and a means of transportation (other than public transportation) from the airport to the place of where you intend to stay.<\/b><\/p>\n \u2462When entering Japan, a quarantine officer must register with the quarantine station information on the place you will be staying after entering Japan and the means of transportation from the airport.<\/b><\/p>\n For details, please contact the following at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q3: If it is suspected that I might have been infected with the virus, whom should I consult?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d If either of the following apply, please consult with the consultation center for people with potential exposure to COVID-19 set up at your nearest public health center.<\/p>\n \u30fbYou have one of the strong symptoms including feeling of shortness of breath (difficulty breathing), weariness (fatigue) and \/or high fever.<\/p>\n \u30fbYou either have underlying health conditions (such as diabetes, heart failure, respiratory disease (including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)), are undergoing dialysis, or are taking medications such as immunosuppressants and anti-cancer drugs, and have relatively mild cold symptoms like fever and coughs.<\/p>\n \u30fbYou fit to neither of the above but still have ongoing, relatively mild cold symptoms like fever and coughs. (Make sure you consult the center if you have a symptom for more than four days. For symptoms may vary between individuals, consult the center immediately if you feel you have a strong symptom. This applies to individuals who have been taking antipyretics.)<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q4: If I go to Waseda University\u2019s Health Support Center, would I be able to get a test for the novel coronavirus, get a diagnosis and treatment?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d Unfortunately, our center cannot carry out everything from testing to diagnosis and treatment. After we consult with a public health center, they will designate a medical institution for you to go to.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q5: Is there a prevention method?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d Wear a face mask, wash your hands and avoid going out unnecessary.<\/p>\n \u3010For your reference\u3011<\/p>\n Wearing a face mask<\/strong>\u30fb\u30fb\u30fb<\/strong>http:\/\/idsc.tokyo-eiken.go.jp\/assets\/international\/en\/coughing_etiquette.pdf<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Hand Washing\u30fb\u30fb\u30fb<\/strong>http:\/\/idsc.tokyo-eiken.go.jp\/assets\/international\/en\/hand_washing.pdf<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q6<\/strong>:<\/strong> Is there a treatment method?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d There is no effective treatment such as an antiviral drug. Only symptomatic treatments.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q7: How long is the incubation period?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d Currently, it is considered to be about 14 days at the longest.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q8:\u00a0<\/strong>How do I reduce my chances of being infected?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d\u00a0In general, you get infected by breathing in droplets spread by already infected person\u2019s coughs through your mouth or nose, or by touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with hands carrying the virus.\u00a0As you would do in the case of the flu, take measures against infectious diseases such as observing coughing etiquettes and washing hands.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q9: I heard that the Japanese government has classified the novel coronavirus as designated infectious disease. How would this affect university life?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d The novel coronavirus is considered a Class 1 infectious disease stipulated in the School Health and Safety Act. For this reason, if you are infected with the novel coronavirus, immediately notify your school office and your attendance will be suspended until you are cured. <\/p>\n Q10: What does \u201ca person being in close contact\u201d mean?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d \u201ca person being in close contact\u201d means a person who came in contact with a \u201cpatient (confirmed to have COVID-19)\u201d after two days before\u00a0<\/span>the patient had fallen ill, and applies to any of the following:<\/p>\n \u2460An individual who had lived with, or had a prolonged contact (including in a car, plane, etc.) with a person suspected of being infected with COVID-19.<\/b> <\/p>\n Q11:\u00a0 I have no symptoms, but what should I do if I am identified as a person being in close contact?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d Your attendance will be suspended. It will last for 2 weeks starting the day you last had a close contact with a person infected with COVID-19. During that time, do not leave your home, wear a face mask, be sure to follow coughing etiquettes, wash your hands and always take care of yourself to stay healthy. <\/p>\n \u3010Reference\u3011<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Q12: Is there a public consultation desk where I can get advice on what to do if I start having troubling symptoms on a Saturday, Sunday or holiday?<\/strong><\/p>\n \uff0d The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare provides telephone consultation as below:<\/p>\n Phone Number: 0120-565653 (toll-free)<\/strong><\/p>\n Hours Available: 9:00 to 21:00 (including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays)<\/strong><\/p>\n There is also a Tokyo Metropolitan Government call center available every day including Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. For details, please read the following Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health website.<\/p>\n
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\nIt is said that areas meeting the following three conditions have a high risk of cluster outbreak (contamination of a grouped number of people).<\/p>\n
\n\u2461Crowds where many people get in CLOSE contact with each other
\n<\/strong>\u2462Situations where people converse or vocalize\u00a0 at CLOSE distances<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nPlease take the below three actions in order to prevent the three \u201cCLOSE\u201d <\/strong>conditions from occurring simultaneously at events and gatherings.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>\u2461Practice social distancing (avoid forming large groups of people within reaching distance of each other).
\n<\/strong>\u2462Don\u2019t vocalize near other people (avoid talking or raising your voice within close range of others).<\/strong><\/p>\n
\nEven if the event itself is carried out in a low-risk area, social gatherings, etc. carried out after the event will increase the risk of spreading contagion. Please exercise great caution in your actions.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>occurred at a sports gym, yakatabune<\/em> (roofed pleasure boat for eating, drinking, and sightseeing), buffet-style gathering, Mahjong game, ski guesthouse, enclosed temporary tent, etc.<\/p>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/seisakunitsuite\/bunya\/kenkou_iryou\/covid19_qa_kanrenkigyou_00001.html<\/u><\/b><\/a>
\n<\/b><\/li>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/seisakunitsuite\/bunya\/kenkou_iryou\/covid19-kikokusyasessyokusya.html<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPrecautionary measures<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Method of treatment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Incubation Period<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\u00a0Transmission<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Designated Infectious Disease<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nFor details on procedures, etc., please read the following website of the university\u2019s Health Support Center:<\/p>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/hsc\/assets\/uploads\/2020\/03\/611644c5b00b5f35aea267eded805848.pdf<\/u><\/b><\/a> (Japanese Only)
\n<\/b><\/li>\nBeing in closes contact<\/h3>\n
\n\u2461Examined, nursed, or cared for a person who is suspected of being infected with COVID-19 without appropriate protection.<\/b>
\n\u2462An individual who came in direct contact with contaminants such as airway secretion or bodily fluids, or there is a high possibility of such contact.<\/b>
\n\u2463An individual who was in contact with a person within a distance (about one meter<\/span>) where touching with hands or having face-to-face conversation for more than fifteen minutes\u00a0<\/span>was possible without appropriate protection against viral infection.<\/b><\/p>\n
\nPlease refer to the following and complete procedures for your \u201csuspension of attendance.\u201d
\nDuring your suspension, check the websites below:<\/p>\n\n
\nhttps:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/inst\/hsc\/en\/information\/healthcare\/infection<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
\nhttp:\/\/idsc.tokyo-eiken.go.jp\/assets\/diseases\/respiratory\/ncov\/nursing.pdf?20200309<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
\nhttp:\/\/idsc.tokyo-eiken.go.jp\/assets\/diseases\/respiratory\/ncov\/care.pdf?20200226<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nConsultation Desk<\/strong><\/h3>\n