Between January 6 and 14, Saitama University confirmed nine cases of COVID-19. Please confirm the below, but kindly understand that we will not disclose any personal information.

[19th case of COVID 19 (January 6)］10s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 30 : Had a fever  
   January 1 :      Had a PCR test, tested positive
   Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[20th case of COVID 19 (January 6)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 31 : Had a slight fever and sore throat  
   January 4 :      Had a PCR test
   January 6 :      Tested positive
   Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[21th case of COVID 19 (January 7)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 30 : Had a fever, loss of taste and smell symptom  
   December 31 : Visited a clinic, had PCR test
   January 1 :      Tested positive
   Staying in the hospital

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[22nd case of COVID 19 (January 8)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   January 6 : Had a fever, felt exhausted  
   January 7 : Visited a clinic, had PCR test
   January 8 : Tested positive
   Have no symptoms, Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[23rd case of COVID 19 (January 12)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   January 8 : Had a fever, felt exhausted, visited a clinic, had PCR test 
   　　　　　　stayed at home 
   January 12 : Tested positive
   Having loss of taste and smell symptoms, and sore throat  
   Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[24th case of COVID 19 (January 14)］10s, student

1. Symptoms    
   January 8 :  Identified as a “close contact” by the health center 
   January 12: Had a PCR test 
   January 13 : Tested positive
   Have no symptoms, Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[25th case of COVID 19 (January 14)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 27:  Identified as a “close contact” and directed to refrain from going outside until January 9 
   by the health center 
   January 6:  Had a PCR test 
   January 8 : Tested positive
   Have no symptoms, Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[26th case of COVID 19 (January 14)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 27:  Had a cough
   December 29:  Had a headache and a fever, identified as a “close contact” by the health center 
   December 31:  Had a PCR test, tested positive 
   January 1:  Stayed at at the accommodation medical facility 
   January 6 : Left the accommodation medical facility
   Carrying out an observation of health conditions at home

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

[27th case of COVID 19 (January 14)］20s, student

1. Symptoms    
   December 26:  Had a cough and sore throat 
   December 28:  Identified as a “close contact” by the health center 
   January 4:       Had a PCR test, tested positive 
   Staying at home following the instruction of the health center

2. In line with Saitama City Public Health Center, we are doing contact tracing.

We have confirmed twenty-seven positive cases of COVID-19 including this case. We continue to devote our efforts to prevent the spread of the virus and will continue to prioritize the health and well-being of our students and the community.

We appreciate your kind understanding.

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1. Avoid going out into public places if you have a fever or symptoms of COVID-19.
2. Avoid visiting nightlife district and places that do not promote proper prevention measures.
3. Download and use COVID-19 warning applications released by the Japanese government and Saitama Prefecture.
4. Avoid the 3Cs (Closed spaces, Crowded place and Close-contact settings)
5. Avoid large social gatherings.
6. Refrain from making loud noises at restaurants.