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The new infectious disease, known as COVID-19, is spreading across Japan and around the world. At times like these, it is important that we work together as a community to keep each other safe.

Tohoku University has taken steps to minimize the exposure of our students and staff, such as simplifying our graduation ceremony, temporarily closing public facilities, and either cancelling or postponing non-urgent campus events.

We are also looking into ways to improve the environment of our classrooms and administration offices by introducing staggered shifts and allowing some staff to work remotely from home.

The next few weeks are going to be critical in the global fight to slow down the spread of this infection. So I would also like to ask for everyone's cooperation on the following:

1. Please refrain from all unnecessary travel. This includes domestic and overseas trips.
2. Take extra daily precautions to guard against infectious diseases. Wash your hands often and thoroughly, use hand disinfectant or sanitizer, cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze, and make sure the rooms you are in are properly ventilated.
3. For staff, researchers and students who have meetings, please consider using ICT such as Skype or FaceTime. If face-to-face meetings are absolutely necessary, please keep them short.
4. Avoid being in crowded areas and taking part in activities held in closed spaces. Please cancel or postpone large social gatherings, participation in competitions and games, and training camps. Extracurricular and club activities should also be temporarily suspended.
5. Take care of yourself by eating properly, exercising and getting enough rest. If you feel unwell or have symptoms such as a fever or cough, stay home to recuperate. If the symptoms persist, please follow the guidelines issued by our Department of Workplace Safety and Health (Students / Staff).
6. Don't be fooled by inaccurate information. Stay alert, be careful, but stay calm.

Tohoku University will continue to put in place preventive measures and other recommendations to reduce the risk of coronavirus infections on campus and in our community. We will provide new and updated information on our official websites (English, Japanese) so please check back regularly.

Keeping everyone safe is our priority. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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