Jul 31 2020

July 31, 2020
Niigata University

Four students of Niigata University were tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Friday, July 31, 2020. Those four students took a trip to Osaka with the student who was first confirmed positive for COVID-19 on July 29, and PCR tests were conducted.

1.  Students who were tested positive for COVID-19

     (1) The student is a female in her 20's, living in Nishi-ku, Niigata city.
     (2) The student is a male in his 20's, living in Nishi-ku, Niigata city.
     (3) The student is a male in his 20's, living in Nishi-ku, Niigata city.
     (4) The student is a male in his 20's, living in Nishi-ku, Niigata city.

2. Details of the infected students' activity

     Friday, July 17 - Monday, July 20: Trip to Osaka all together by plane
     Thursday, July 30: Took PCR test
     Friday, July 31: Tested positive for COVID-19, and admitted to the hospitals in Niigata city
*We have been investigating the details about records of their activities and close contacts with those students.

3. Regarding the university's activity

     The COVID-19 Task Force of Niigata University has been coping with this case.
     We apologize for any concern this may cause our students, their families, and local communities.
     We will continue to endeavor to prevent further spread of COVID-19 among our students, faculty, and staff.

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We seek your understanding and consideration to respect personal information not to identify infected individuals or their families leading to discrimination.