Measures to Combat the Coronavirus during the New Year Period

Protect yourself and others from becoming infected!
Returning home, traveling, etc.
1.
2.

Try to stagger your journeys home

Christmas, first shrine visits of
the New Year, etc.
1.

Be sure to thoroughly implement

or elsewhere to avoid the “3 C’s”

basic measures to prevent

If you have symptoms, postpone

infections, especially at seasonal

any travel for at least 10 days, andevents where a large number ofthen wait for another 3 days after

people are likely to gather

the symptoms have disappeared Observe social distancing (of over 1 meter) Take thorough measures to prevent infections

 When talking, wear a mask and don’t talk forfor 14 days before returning home
 Take special care when meeting people who

more than 15 minutes

 Wash and thoroughly disinfect your hands

are elderly or who have a chronic illness which
could be aggravated If you develop an illness while returning home,
spend as much time as possible separate from

2. Make a note of who you meet andwhere you meet them, and use acontact confirmation app

Year-end parties, New Year's parties, etc.
1.

With regard to social gatherings,
refrain from eating and drinking
for long periods with a large
number of people (5 or more) Only eat and drink with people you areusually in contact with
 Arrange seats so that they are not directly
across from one another Eat quietly Wear a mask while talking

2． Check for sufficient ventilation
 Refrain from going to closed areas such as
karaoke establishments and bars with live
music, as the virus is airborne.

other people to prevent the spread of infection
at your destination

3.

Be careful when traveling in cars,trains, and buses

 Always wear a mask to help avoid the "3 C's"
 Avoid eating and drinking as much as possible

Please don't attend gatherings
if you’re not feeling well

Let's be considerate and support each other by keeping in mind basic measures to combat the spread of disease Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and waterand use disinfectant
 Wear a mask
 Maintain a distance from others (of over 1 meter)●Avoid the "three C’s" (closed spaces, crowded places, and close-contact situations) Confirm your emergency contact information
 Ensure proper ventilation and humidity control in buildings
 If you feel unwell, consult your family doctor

Stay Safe This Holiday Season
The Christmas and New Year break usually sees large groups of people travelling home, going on
vacation and gathering for parties. This year, the university urges all students, faculty and staff tobe extra vigilant and to refrain from activities that might inadvertently spread the coronavirus.
Because the year may be over, but the threat of the pandemic is not.

If you are travelling or returning home:

Try to avoid popular travel dates.
Take extra precautions for 14 days before travelling.
If you are unwell, postpone all travel plans for at least 10 days. This
includes plans to return to Sendai.
Avoid talking, eating and drinking when travelling in cars, trains andbuses due to the confined space.
Take special care when meeting vulnerable people such as the elderlyor those with underlying health conditions.
Make a note of where you go and who you meet in case contact tracingis necessary.

On your first shrine visit of the new year:
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Avoid popular times and shrines that usually attract large crowds.
Maintain physical distance (of at least 1 meter) from other people.

Always wear a mask, practice good hygiene.

If you’re attending a Christmas or New Year party:

Please reconsider. The university would prefer that all students,
faculty and staff avoid large social gatherings, especially wherethere’s eating, drinking and singing involved.
Only eat and drink with people you know to be safe. Keep masklessconversations to a minimum.
Arrange seats so that people are not directly facing each other.

Check that the room is sufficiently ventilated.

In all situations, please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently andthoroughly, use disinfectant, keep a physical distance of at least 1 meter fromother people and avoid the 3Cs (closed spaces, crowded environments andclose-contact settings.)
Let’s be careful and responsible over the next few
weeks so that we can start 2021 safe and healthy.