Important Notice: Kyoto University's Policy regarding New-Type Influenza (second edition)

Important Notice: Kyoto University's Policy regarding New-Type Influenza (second edition)

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* "Note 1" and "Note 2" has been ｃｏｒｒｅｃｔｅｄ in May 12, 2009.

May 11, 2009
Committee for Infection Control Measures

Due to the continuing spread of Influenza A (H1N1, often referred to as "swine influenza"), the World Health Organization has raised the official pandemic alert level to phase 5.

In view of the risks involved, Kyoto University has established the following policy with regards to overseas travel. We ask that all Kyoto University students, faculty and staff members comply with the policy.

  1. Regarding overseas travel
    (1) We strongly request that students, faculty and staff members refrain from traveling to countries where an outbreak of the new-type influenza has been reported (see Note 1 below).
    (2) We request that students, faculty and staff members refrain from, or postpone, trips to countries where an outbreak of the new-type influenza is suspected (see Note 2 below).
  2. When returning to, or arriving in, Japan from a country where an outbreak of the new-type influenza has been reported or is suspected.
    (1) We request that you remain at home for a period of seven days (including the day of your return). As specified in the university work regulations, faculty and staff members are prohibited from attending work during this period.
    Please note that in the event that the country from which you have returned is declared risk-free during the seven day period, you may return to work / enter the university from the day following the announcement.
    (2) In the event that a fever or other symptoms associated with influenza develop, we request that you follow the above instructions beyond the seven day period.
    (3) If returning from a risk-free country via a country where an outbreak of the new-type influenza has been reported (or is suspected) by means of a transfer, connecting flight, etc., the seven-day waiting period does not apply if your time in the country of risk was less than 24 hours.
    (4) The above regulations ((1)-(3)) also apply to persons arriving in Japan on outbound journeys (such as invited international academics, international researchers, international students etc.).
  3. Measures for those who are currently in a country where an outbreak of the new-type influenza has been reported or is suspected.
    (1) At present, students, faculty and staff members who are currently in countries where an outbreak of the new-type influenza has been reported or is suspected are not being requested to immediately return to Japan.
    (2) We request that students, faculty and staff members currently in such countries obtain information from, and follow the instructions and recommendations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Japanese Embassies in those countries. In addition, we request that such persons take appropriate measures to prevent infection (e.g. mouth rinsing, washing hands, wearing a sanitary mask), and that they stay away from areas with a high risk of infection.
  4. Other matters
    In addition to keeping your affiliated faculty of department office informed regarding your physical condition, in the event that any change in you condition develops, please contact the Kyoto University Health Service, and follow the instructions given. Please do not independently seek treatment through your regular doctor or healthcare provider.
    If you are unable to contact Kyoto University Health Service due to office hours or holidays, please contact a nearby public health center or the Kyoto City Symptoms Counseling Center (hatsu-netsu sodan senta).

Kyoto University Health Service

For inquiries relating to concerns about your physical condition please contact the Kyoto University Health Service at the telephone extension numbers below (Mon – Fri, 8:30am to 5:15pm).

  • Yoshida District: 2405
  • Katsura District: 7308
  • Uji District: 4381
  • Kumatori District: 2308

For other inquiries relating to this matter, please contact the Kyoto University General Affairs Department, Risk Management Officer at the following telephone number:(075)753-2226

Kyoto City Public Health Centers

Mon – Fri, 8:30am to 5:00pm
http://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/hokenfukushi/page/0000003200.html(external link)

Kyoto City Health Promotion Section, Symptoms Counseling Center

222-3421 (9:00am to 10:00pm every day including weekends and public holidays)

 

Note 1: Countries and areas with reported cases of new-type influenza (24 countries as of April 30 May 5)
Mexico, the United States of America, Canada, Spain, New Zealand, Israel, Canada, Great Britain, Spain, Germany, Israel, Austria, Australia, Holland, Switzerland, Denmark, Hong Kong, France, South Korea, Costa Rica, Italy, Ireland, Colombia, El Salvador, Portugal, Guatemala, Sweden, Poland

Note 2: Countries and areas in which cases of new-type influenza are suspected (18 countries as of April 30 May 5)
India, the Philippines, Australia, Czech Republic, Czechoslovakia, Norway, Romania, Russia, Argentina, Chili, Trinidad and Tobago, Nicaragua, Brazil, Venezuela, Belize, Peru, Bolivia, Benin, Zambia

Please refer to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the latest information regarding countries in which a risk of infection has been identified.

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