December 2, 2020
Dear All Students,Takanori Ueda
President of the University of Fukui
COVID-19 Prevention Measures during the Winter Break
Only less than a month remains until this year is over. There would be a large number ofpeople who are planning to go back home or go on a trip during the winter break. However, it
is expected that, if many people travel across Japan in this coming winter season, there will
be more “3Cs” circumstances, where many people gather because of some seasonal events
such as Christmas, countdown parties, New Year’s Day, or coming-of-age ceremonies.
According to the meeting for COVID-19 prevention measures by the government on
November 9th, “clusters occur at parties or dormitories rather than in classes” in universities.
The government requests universities “call students’ attention to actions which increase therisk of infection spread such as parties, and make sure to let everyone know about “5 scenes”
which increase the risk.”
I ask all of you to take infection prevention measures thoroughly, such as wearing a mask,hand washing, hand sanitizer, ventilation, and keeping your distance, paying attention to the“5 scenes” below which increase the risk, and taking proper actions so as not to spread
COVID-19 because of any lack of attention or effort.

（Source：Session for the COVID-19 Prevention Measures Oct. 23 2020）

１．Prevention of the COVID-19 Spread during the Winter BreakAs we approach New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in the "new normal", there may besituations in which you see your relatives, etc., but do not relax your attention and takeproper action to avoid catching or spreading the virus.
・Make sure to follow “Student Action Guidelines for Preventing COVID-19 Infection.”
https://www.u-fukui.ac.jp/wp/wp-content/uploads/Behavior-guideline-2020-11-12.pdf
・When you feel sick, refrain from returning to your hometown or traveling, and, if yourhealth condition changes while you are returning to your hometown or traveling, refrainfrom eating with someone, going out, or going sightseeing. When visiting otherprefectures, be aware of the infection situation in the area, and take sufficient infection
prevention measures. Do not drop by places where clusters are occurring nationwide.
・When eating with someone, take measures to reduce the risk of infection by drinking insmall groups and for a short time, or arranging seats diagonally across from each other,and use restaurants which follow the guidelines.
・Refrain from talking at restaurants in a loud voice, or shouting at karaoke, events or sportgames.
・Manage your health condition carefully for two weeks after you return to Fukui prefecturefrom areas where large spreads of infections are occurring.

２．Extracurricular Activities during the Winter BreakAlthough extracurricular activities are allowed within the levels shown in “theGuidelines for the Phased Deregulation of Extracurricular Activities for Students at theUniversity of Fukui”, activities on campus will be prohibited from December 26th (Sat.)
2020 to January 17th (Sun.) 2021 since classes will be all conducted via the Internet toprevent infection after the winter break until the university entrance exams on January
16th (Sat.) and 17th (Sun.), as announced in “Classes after the Winter Break” on December 2.
As for activities off campus, students must review measures, including hand hygiene(hand sanitizer or hand washing) before and after using facilities or equipment with theirsupervisors to avoid the 3Cs thoroughly. In addition, prepare a list of participants for eachactivity in order to be able to submit it on the university’s request.

３．Precautions in case you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or have close contact with someone
else who is during the winter break○If you have any cold symptoms, such as a fever, cough, or general malaise, consult yourfamily doctor or the nearest medical institution first. If you do not have any family
doctors or do not know whom to consult, contact the consulting line of Fukui prefecture“Consultation Center,” TEL(0776)-20-0795 (Opening hours: 07:00-21:00; callers will beguided to a cell phone number outside those opening hours). (If you are outside Fukui,contact the consulting counter in your hometown or nearest consultation counter).
○In case you are diagnosed with COVID-19 or have close contact with someone else who is,follow the instructions of the Public Health Center. In addition, contact the contact
information at the bottom of this notice by e-mail. In addition to daily health observation,
keep track of your history of activities for 2 weeks (dates, times, places, activities, andpeople with whom you had contact).

[Contact Information]
Bunkyo Campus
Student Affairs Division Student Support
E-mail: ggakusei@ml.u-fukui.ac.jp
Matsuoka Campus
Academic Affairs Division for Matsuoka Campus
Section for the School of Medical Sciences
E-mail: m-gakusei@ml.u-fukui.ac.jp
Tsuruga Campus
Administration Division for Tsuruga Campus
E-mail： skatom-s@ml.u-fukui.ac.jp