HU Doc No. 236
May 8, 2023
To Head of Faculty, School, or Institute:
HOUKIN KiyohiroPresident, National University Corporation Hokkaido University
Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force(official seal omitted)[Notice] Policy on COVID-19 effective immediately after the change in
its legal status under the Infectious Disease Act(effective on or after May 8, 2023)
The University's precautionary guidelines against COVID-19 and its spread have been
set forth based on the Basic Response Policy and other measures by the Government ofJapan pursuant to the Act on Special Measures against Novel Influenza, etc. (Act No. 31of 2012). Based on the fact that the classification of COVID-19 under the Infectious
Disease Act is downgraded from Novel Influenza Infection, etc. to Class V infectious
disease as of May 8, 2023, the University has resolved to move its Alert Level from Level
1 to Level 0 prescribed in the Hokkaido University Business Continuity Plan During
Coronavirus Outbreak (hereinafter referred to as the "BCP") and terminate the BCP.
The following is the policy on COVID-19 effective immediately after the change ismade in its legal status under the Infectious Disease Act. Please act accordingly.
The COVID-19 Task Force shall be maintained for the time being, and in the event of
unforeseen circumstances, the Task Force will respond appropriately.

1. Response to COVID-19 Cases○ There are no reporting of new cases and no work restrictions.
○ The University no longer determines the number of cases within the University nor
discloses such information.
2. Precautionary Actions○ As a general rule, the University does not mandate universal precautions for
infection control and leaves it to the discretion of each individual, school, faculty,institute, etc.

1○Mask wearing shall be optional, and based on individual preference. Wearing amask is recommended in situations where it is effective in preventing infection, suchas when using public transportation during the commute or when visiting medical orelderly care facilities.
○ Avoiding 3Cs (Closed spaces, Crowded places, and Close-contact settings),
practicing social distancing, cough etiquette, and hand hygiene including thoroughhand washing, as well as ensuring good ventilation are recommended since they
are effective in preventing common infectious diseases.
○ All members of the University are expected to proactively manage their health. In
the event of contracting COVID-19, the law does not require to stay home. As ageneral rule, whether or not to stay home shall be at the discretion of the individual.
Refer to the period of isolation recommended by the Ministry of Health, Labor andWelfare as guidance. ** The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare recommends that those who havecontracted COVID-19 should stay home until five days have passed since theonset of symptoms, counting the day of onset as day 0, and until 24 hours havepassed after symptoms have subsided.

3. Research Activities○ Appropriate decisions shall be made by comprehensively considering the following
for each case: the local pandemic situation, the field and methods of research, financial
damage incurred to or importance of the research, risk of developing a serious illness
for the people involved, etc. The latest information on the methods and modes ofresearch shall be taken into account as well.
4. Classes (lectures/seminars/experiments/hands-on training)○ In principle, all classes are conducted in person. Alternative options must beprovided to students who missed classes due to unavoidable circumstances, such ascontacting COVID-19.
○ Admissions shall be conducted in accordance with the notification of the Ministryof Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, etc. The exact method ofimplementation shall be described in the application guideline. The procedures maychange depending on the pandemic situation or other reasons. In such cases, it will
be promptly announced both inside and outside the University.
5. Student Extracurricular Activities

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○There are no restrictions on student extracurricular activities or the use ofextracurricular facilities.
○ When engaging in extracurricular activities, including travel and meetings
involving food and beverages as a student group, "2. Precautionary Actions " shallbe noted.

6. Work Arrangement○ Regular work schedule; no remote work or staggered work hours are implemented
due to COVID-19.
7. Meetings (including trainings/workshop/orientation)○ There are no restrictions on organizing and hosting conferences, trainings,workshops, etc. due to COVID-19.
○In accordance with the "Guidelines for the Use of Web Conferencing 「Web 会議活用ガイドライン」" as of November 9, 2021, meetings at the University shall bein principle held online, in order to improve efficiency and speed of operations,
including accommodating various work styles, reducing travel costs, etc.
8. Campus Visits by Non-University Members○There are no restrictions on campus entry due to COVID-19.

9. Other○ The University Libraries shall be open under the generally recommended infection
control measures.
○ There are no restrictions on organizing and hosting events, etc. due to COVID-19.
○ There are no restrictions on medical care at the Health Care Center due to COVID19.
○ There are no restrictions on the use of Student Advice and Counseling Center
due to COVID-19.
10. Abolition of Notification, Guidelines, etc.
○ The following notification, guidelines, etc. are abolished.
Effective Date

SenderSubject

April 17, 2020

COVID-19 Task
Force

Hokkaido University BusinessContinuity Plan During Coronavirus
Outbreak (BCP)

November 18,

COVID-19 Task

Hokkaido University Business3Effective Date

SenderSubject

2020

Force

Continuity Plan During Coronavirus
Outbreak: Response Plan at Alert Level
1 (revised: April 1, 2023)

March 11, 2022

COVID-19 Task
Force Executive
Director

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2022

COVID-19 TaskForce

新型コロナウイルス感染者発生時の対応について（通知）（第８版）(inJapanese)

February 28, 2020 Executive
Director,Administration
Bureau Director

発熱等の症状がある北海道大学病院
及び子どもの園保育園に勤務する職員の就業上の取扱いについて（通知）(in Japanese)

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Executive
Director,Administration
Bureau Director

時差出勤の実施について（通知）(inJapanese)

March 24, 2020

Executive
Director,Administration
Bureau Director

検疫法に規定する停留の対象となった職員又は検疫所長が指定する場所での待機を要請された職員の就業上の措置について（通知）(in Japanese)

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Executive
Director,Administration
Bureau Director

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ExecutiveDirector,Administration
Bureau Director

発熱等の症状がある職員（北海道大学病院及び子どもの園保育園に勤務する者を除く）の就業上の取扱いについて（通知）(in Japanese)

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Executive
Director,
Administration
Bureau Director

新型コロナウイルス感染症感染防止のための国内出張の自粛等の取扱いについて（通知）(in Japanese)4June 14, 2021

Executive
Director

新型コロナウイルスワクチン接種に係る就業上の取扱いについて（通知）(in Japanese)

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President,
COVID-19 Task
Force Executive
Director

新型コロナウイルス感染症の感染防止及び事業継続のための教職員の勤
務 の 対 応 等 に つ い て （ 通 知 ） (inJapanese)

March 28, 2022

Executive
Director

新型コロナウイルス感染症の感染防止等のための事務系職員の勤務の対応等について（通知）(in Japanese)

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Executive
Director,Administration
Bureau Director

新型コロナウイルス感染症に罹患した職員及び濃厚接触者となった職員の就業上の措置について（通知）(inJapanese)

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Chief Health andSafety Officer,
Office of Healthand Safety
Director

新型コロナウイルスの感染予防について(in Japanese)

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Executive Vice
President

学生が新型コロナウイルス感染症に罹患等した場合の対応について（第１１版）（罹患者報告書（学生用）を含む）(in Japanese)

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Executive Vice
President

課外活動及び課外活動施設利用時の感染拡大防止対策の指針(in Japanese)

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Executive Vice
President「新型コロナウイルス感染症に罹患した学生が出席した対面授業の取扱い」の一部改訂について（通知）(inJapanese)

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Executive Vice
President

北海道大学における令和５年度の授業実施方針の一部改訂について（通知）(in Japanese)

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Executive VicePresident

新型コロナウイルス感染症拡大に伴う学生の海外派遣及び外国人留学生受入れにおける対応について（第７版）(in Japanese)

5October 19, 2020

President

日本政府による国際的な人の往来再開に向けた段階的措置を踏まえた本
学 の 取 扱 い に つ い て （ 通 知 ） (inJapanese)

October 20, 2020

Accounts
Division Manager(FinanceDepartment)

日本政府による国際的な人の往来再開に向けた段階的措置を踏まえた本
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