Coronavirus (COVID-19) : Latest KEK Information

2022/05/232022/05/23

Latest Status of KEK

◆A staff of KEK Tsukuba campus (who worked until May 13) has been confirmed positive of COVID-19 on May 15 as a result of the antigen test. The infection route is unknown. There are no close contacts. The symptom of this staff is mild. This staff is undergoing medical treatment at home. We have already disinfected the places stop by the staff.

◆A staff of KEK Tsukuba campus (who worked until May 12) has been confirmed positive of COVID-19 on May 16 as a result of the PCR test. The infection route is domestic infection. There are no close contacts. The symptom of this staff is mild. This staff is undergoing medical treatment at home. We have already disinfected the places stop by the staff.

◆The staff and the worker of a contractor on Tokai campus have been confirmed positive of COVID-19. The details are as follows.

(1)Type of test (2)Date and route of infection (3)Symptoms and current condition (4)Close contact at KEK

Staff (Tokai campus, worked until May 20)

(1)PCR test (2)May 21, unknown (3)Mild, Home treatment (4)None

A worker of contractor (Tokai campus, worked until May 17)

(1)Antigen test (2)May 20, domestic infection (3)Mild, Home treatment (4)None

The above two cases are not related.We have already disinfected the places stop by the worker and the student.

With the safety of users and staff as the top priority, we will cooperate with health centers and related local governments and continue to take appropriate measures to prevent from spreading the infection.

《 The status in the last two weeks is listed 》

（Last updated : 2022-5-23）

To general public

Prohibit from entering KEK

All visitors coming from the all countries and regions are prohibited from entering KEK for quarantine period of 14 days upon arrival to Japan. However, if you have received a notice from the government to shorten the waiting period after entry, it shall be during that period.

This mandatory quarantine policy applies to not only KEK staff, but also to KEK Users and all visitors who come for businesses or works

We appreciate your understanding

（ 2020-05-22 / 2021-10-15 ）

When entering KEK

Wear a face mask when entering and while on KEK campus.
To prevent heatstroke, you may take off face mask as long as physical distancing is kept.
Wash your hands or disinfect your hands with alcohol when entering buildings.

（ 2020-05-22 / 2021-10-14）

Prevention Measures against COVID-19 at KEK Tsukuba Campus

（ 2020-06-12 / 2020-06-12 ）

Measures regard to Coronavirus infection

Do not come to KEK if you are feeling sick, having a cold or fever.

（ 2020-05-22 / 2020-05-22 ）