Updated on: March 9, 2023
March 8, 2023
Keio University Infection Response Center for COVID-19
The Japanese government's Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters has announced that as of May 8, barring exceptional circumstances, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) will be changed to a "Class 5 Infectious Disease" under the Act on the Prevention of Infectious Diseases.
Accordingly, Keio University will be implementingthe following changes to its COVID-19 policy from March 13except for medical-related departments and institutions. On May 7, it will end other COVID-19-related practices and infection prevention measures.
Once these general policies are discontinued, it will become necessary for every individual to exercise their best judgment to prevent infections from spreading. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
◆ COVID-19 Infection Prevention Measures
All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infections through three basic principles: social distancing, masks, and hand washing.
1) Do not come to campus if you feel unwell, have a fever, or display other symptoms associated with COVID-19.
2) Wearing a mask will be left to personal discretion.† Masks are effective during rush hour commutes, close-proximity conversations, and other situations where airborne particles and droplets are in high concentrations.
†Should you be asked to wear a mask for special circumstances at a university function, we request your full cooperation.
◆ What to do if you test positive for COVID-19
Should you test positive for COVID-19, inform those you interacted with in close proximity during meals or long conversation in the two days prior to showing symptoms, or anyone else who you strongly suspect to be a close contact.
◆ Preventing infections from spreading through organized activities of student clubs, research groups, laboratories, etc.
If multiple members of a student organization or club test positive for COVID-19 within the same timeframe, there is a possibility that a cluster infection took place. Should this occur, the person in charge of the organization should contact and consult with the Keio University Health Center.
Reporting an infectious disease designated by the School Health and Safety Act.pdf
These same measures also apply for seasonal influenza or other similar infectious diseases.
◆ Reporting to the Keio University Health Center and the "Permission of Return to Campus Interview"
For the situations described below, you must file a report through theKeio University Health Center website. The Health Center will contact you if necessary. After May 8, you will not need to file a report for the situations described under either 2) or 3).
1) If you test positive for COVID-19
2) If you display symptoms after being in a close contact interaction†
→"COVID-19 Home-Quarantine Report"
†Undergraduate and graduate students do not need to file a report at this stage with the Keio University Health Center if they are not experiencing any symptoms. After 5 days* of isolating at home, you will be allowed to return to campus (faculty and staff members must file a report).
3) If you feel unwell due to symptoms associated with COVID-19
→ "COVID-19 Home-Quarantine Report"
After submitting a report to the Keio University Health Center, please contact the Health Center and undergo a "Permission of Return to Campus Interview" before returning to the university.
*Correction: 7 days → 5 days (Correction made on March 9, 2023)
◆ Please refer to the following items for actual examples of how this policy is being implemented
・AY 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
・AY 2022 Graduate Commencement Ceremony