Second Kyushu University Member Infected with Novel Coronavirus

On Friday, March 27, 2020, PCR test results by Saitama Prefecture confirmed that a Kyushu University student has the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) following his return to Japan from the United States. As with the first Kyushu University student who tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 17, we have confirmed that this student has not visited any of the Kyushu University campuses since returning to Japan.

We wish the student a full and speedy recovery. Furthermore, Kyushu University has established the Novel Coronavirus Crisis Response Headquarters, which oversees the consideration and implementation of measures to curb the spread of infection, and in an effort to ease community anxiety, we will continue to provide the latest information as the situation develops.

Information on the student diagnosed with a COVID-19 PCR test
Age range　　　　Status　　　　　Sex　　　 　Residence　　 　　Date Diagnosed　
 Twenties　　Japanese student 　   Male　　 Saitama Prefecture　  　March 27, 2020　　

*This is the 74th case reported by Saitama Prefecture.
*We ask for your understanding and cooperation to ensure that the students and their families maintain anonymity at this time.