Tohoku University Emergency Action Plan (BCP) for Preventing Spread of COVID-19 Infection (Revised Version)
The decision to move a stage (level) is determined by the task force, taking into account the overall situation of the country, the region and the campus.
This Action Plan applies to all faculties in principle. Each department or area head can set the level deemed appropriate to the situation.
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★Warning information for COVID-19(We'll update the warning information as needed.)＊ These restrictions do not apply to coronavirus-related medical staff and researchers.
＊ TU BCP may be revised at any time due to changes in the phase of infection, situation etc.
＊ In the event of an overseas business trip, you will be notified separately, depending on the infection situation at the destination.
＊Please refer to various guidelines;<Research Activities>Management system for infection prevention measures in each department (May 11th)<Classes>Guidelines for handling and responding to face-to-face classes at BCP Level 1 (June 8th)
<Entrance Examinations> Guidelines for Face-to-Face Graduate School Entrance Examinations at BCP Level 1 (June 26th)<Student extracurricular activities >Guidelines for Extracurricular Activities (July 3rd)
<Dormitory> Guidelines for Residents on Preventing COVID-19 Infection (June 26th)<Events> Guidelines Regarding the Prevention of Coronavirus Infections at Events (June 12th)<Library> Library Service Resumption Roadmap (July 10th) < revised on July 30th >Prohibited

Prohibited

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