Notice (Measures to Be Taken for Students) [Feb-3]

Notice

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February 3, 2021

To all students

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Response Headquarter,
Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT)

TUAT Measures in Response to the Extension of the State of Emergency

Since the Japanese government has decided to extend the "State of Emergency in Response to the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)" to Sunday, March 7, which was initially scheduled to last until Sunday, February 7; the related local governments are also expected to continue to carry out their implemented measures respectively.
We ask all students to continue to cooperate in preventing the spread of the virus by raising awareness on ¡°protecting yourself from infection and preventing infection transmission to others¡±.

• In principle, lectures will be held online. Lectures that are required to be carried out face-to-face, such as experiment/training courses or periodic examinations, may be conducted offline after thorough infection prevention measures are taken. However, please ensure to follow the policies of the Faculty/Graduate School you belong to.
• Please check frequently the Google Classroom, WEB Bulletin Board for students and TUAT website, etc. for your lecture conducting method, etc.
• Laboratory activities can be carried out to the minimum extent necessary after thorough infection prevention measures are taken. However, please ensure to follow the policies of the Faculty/Graduate School you belong to.
• Refrain from going out unless absolutely necessary and cooperate in preventing the spread of the virus.
• Please do not organize or participate in extra-curricular activities except for the online ones regardless of whether the organizing group/activity has been approved or not; OR whether the activity would take place on campus or not. For the limited cases in which dealing with living creatures, etc. is required, upon the approval of the faculty member in charge of the activity, carry out the activity in the minimal time frame with the minimum number of people required.
• Take actions to prevent the virus spread such as by taking care of your physical condition, hand washing and wearing a mask. If you feel unwell, please consult a doctor, etc., and do not attend university nor go outside the house/residence.
• Please take great care and attention not to contract the virus from off-campus activities (including part-time jobs and volunteer activities).
• Refrain from gathering to eat or drink with others regardless of whether they belong to TUAT or not; OR whether it is in a restaurant or in someone¡¯s private house/residence, etc.
• In general, students¡¯ business trips, etc. within Japan or overseas will not be approved.
• If you are confirmed with COVID-19, taken a PCR test or identified as a Close Contact to a COVID-19 positive individual, immediately report it to the University, etc. according to this Self-Quarantine Guide.
  ?Please pay close attention to the information and guidelines from the national and local governments and act according to the information, etc. provided by them.
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• We will make another announcement if the government extends or ends the state of emergency, etc. or any other changes occur.
• If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Student Support Office, etc. of the Faculty/Graduate School you belong to.

Reference

Please contact the administration office of your affiliation for inquiries regarding this notice.