{"id":73799,"date":"2020-09-24T15:05:28","date_gmt":"2020-09-24T06:05:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/?p=73799"},"modified":"2020-09-24T15:18:05","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T06:18:05","slug":"announcement-on-the-covid-19-precautions-for-the-fall-semester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.waseda.jp\/top\/en\/news\/73799","title":{"rendered":"Announcement on the COVID-19 precautions for the fall semester"},"content":{"rendered":"

Announcement on the COVID-19 precautions for the fall semester<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Dear Students,<\/p>\n

September 18, 2020
\nSecretariat of Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters
\n(General Affairs Division, Waseda University)<\/p>\n

Starting in the fall semester, some classes will be held in-person. We would like to inform you of the precautions for campus entry, classroom use, etc. to prevent the spread of COVID-19.<\/p>\n

The awareness and actions of each individual are important to prevent the infection from spreading. Thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.<\/p>\n

1. Precautions for campus entry<\/h3>\n
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  1. During your commute to, when entering, or while taking classes or staying at any of the Waseda University campuses, take preventive measures against COVID-19 such as wearing a mask. If you are not taking any preventive measures, you may be declined from entering campus (However, you will be allowed to remove your mask when you are eating or exercising, etc.).<\/li>\n
  2. If you show any symptoms such as coughing or sneezing, or if you are feeling unwell, refrain from coming to campus.<\/li>\n
  3. Please adapt to the new COVID-19 normal, manage your health and well-being, avoid the 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings), and take other COVID-19 preventive measures. (For more information, please refer to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare\u2019s website on the new normal: https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/seisakunitsuite\/bunya\/0000121431_newlifestyle.html<\/a>)<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid unnecessary and nonurgent stays on campus. Leave the campus immediately once you are finished with class, etc.<\/li>\n
  5. Avoid creating crowds anywhere on campus.<\/li>\n
  6. If you are at high risk of becoming seriously ill when infected due to an underlying health condition, a chronic illness, etc., please consult the Health Center if necessary.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    2. Requirements for entering the campus<\/h3>\n

    As preventive measures against COVID-19, please comply with the following.<\/p>\n

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    1. Health check and pre-registration of major destinations using the application form on MyWaseda
      \nMake sure to fill out the pre-registration form which can be found on MyWaseda to notify us on where you plan to go within campus before entry.<\/li>\n
    2. Using the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming App (COCOA)
      \nAs a preventive measure, please use the COCOA application developed by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.<\/li>\n
    3. Keeping a record of your activities
      \nIn case you become infected with COVID-19 or are deemed as someone who came in close contact with a COVID-19 infected individual, personnel from the public health center or the University will be speaking with you, so please keep a record of your activities such as where you were at what time, who you met for how long, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      3. Preventive measures in classrooms, etc.<\/h3>\n
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      1. For classrooms with a maximum room capacity of 60 people or more, a \u25ce sticker will be on chairs where students are allowed to be seated. Doing so will have students be seated more than 1 meter apart from each other in all directions. A seat map information will be posted in the classrooms, so please check the information if necessary. For classrooms with a maximum room capacity of fewer than 60 people, physically distance yourselves and follow instructions from the faculty.<\/li>\n
      2. Hand sanitizers will be placed in classrooms and facilities, etc. When entering the building, use the hand sanitizers to disinfect your hands.<\/li>\n
      3. The doorknobs, furniture, etc. of classrooms and facilities are disinfected once a day. When using the audiovisual devices in a classroom or when using a computer in a PC room, use the paper towel and disinfectant available in those rooms to wipe the devices with disinfectant as needed.<\/li>\n
      4. Students should refrain from talking unless they are asked to speak.<\/li>\n
      5. Please be assured that the classrooms at Waseda University meet the ventilation standards set by the law (30\u33a5\/h per person).<\/li>\n
      6. In the classroom, you may eat only during lunch break, but please refrain from speaking to one another while eating as a preventive measure.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        4. Other items, related documents, links, etc.<\/h3>\n
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        1. To avoid the 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact settings), priority elevator access should be given to those with limited mobility, pregnant women, and those with a lot of luggage. Please use the escalators or the stairs as much as possible.<\/li>\n
        2. If a facility on campus, such as the Central Library or the Student Center, has specific policies regarding its access, please follow the procedures according to the policies of the respective facility.<\/li>\n
        3. Depending on the building, the time you entered and left the building will be recorded with a card reader, a sign-in sheet, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          \u25c6Installing the COVID-19 Contact-Confirming App (COCOA)<\/h4>\n

          *COCOA is an application developed by Japan\u2019s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The use of this application is recommended by the Japanese Government.<\/p>\n

          COCOA is an application that notifies users of possible contact with COVID-19 infected individuals. It uses Bluetooth technology with the consent of the user. Because it is completely anonymous, your privacy will be protected.<\/p>\n

          By being informed of possible contact with COVID-19 infected individuals, you will be able to receive support from the public health center, such as COVID-19 testing. If the number of COCOA users increases, the spread of COVID-19 could be prevented.<\/p>\n

          Also, if you receive a notice from COCOA now, you will be able to get tested for COVID-19 regardless of whether you show any symptoms or not, or whether you are deemed as a person who came in close contact with a COVID-19 infected individual or not.<\/p>\n

          Please download the app from the link below.<\/p>\n

          Google Play:<\/a>
          \n          https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=jp.go.mhlw.covid19radar&hl=en<\/a><\/p>\n

          App Store:<\/a>
          \n          https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/jp\/app\/covid-19-contact-app\/id1516764458?l=en<\/a><\/p>\n

          \u25c6Activity log<\/h4>\n

          Please keep a record of your activity on campus using the format below.<\/p>\n

          EXAMPLE<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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