[Caution] Rgarding Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
2022年01月06日
[Caution]
Regarding Omicron strain of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19)
Since
the end of last year, the highly infectious mutant Omicron strain appeared, and
it is expected that the infection will spread rapidly in Japan. There are still
many medical unclear points about the Omicron strain, but it is said as follows
now：
1. Much more
infectious than traditional mutants
2. Vaccinated people
have a risk of getting infected
3. It is said that symptoms
are relatively mild
The
following two points are important as measures to prevent the spread of Omicron
strains.Whether you have been vaccinated or not.
① If you have a fever or cold-like
symptoms, go to the hospital and take PCR test.
② Even if your symptoms are mild,
refrain from going to campus and stay at home.
*
If you have no symptoms but have a possibility of infection or anxiety
for COVID-19, take a free PCR test.
About free test
center: https://www.pref.fukuoka.lg.jp/contents/muryou1.htmlp)
It’s required more
to be
thorough about standard precautions (wearing mask, hand washing, physical
distance of 1.5m or more) than ever before.
Also,
be mindful
of room ventilation in winter. For ventilation of the room, keep multiple
windows always open 10-15 cm width, or open all windows fully every 30 minutes
for a few minutes.
● If you have a fever (≥37.5℃) or cold-like symptoms,
follow the COVID-19 flowchart.In that case, please be sure to contact KIT
Iizuka Health Center.
Flowchart: https://www.kyutech.ac.jp/media/001/202112/flowchart_student.pdf
E-mail (KIT Iizuka Health Center): i.COVID-19.stu@jimu.kyutech.ac.jp
