Date: April 12,2021
From: The Novel Coronavirus Infection Control Task Force Chief
To all Students, Faculty and Staff,

Re:Thorough prevention of the resurgence of infections in light of priority prevention measures

　In accordance with the announcement of the “priority measures to prevent the spread of infections” with regard to COVID-19, the Kyoto Prefecture has requested that people refrain from non-essential outings and from using facilities with a high risk of infection.
During this period, Kyoto Institute of Technology will take the following measures. Your understanding and cooperation for their thorough implementation is greatly appreciated.

• Refrain from going out unnecessarily, including during the daytime(commuting to work or school is excluded)(revised)
• Avoid crowded places and times (revised)
• Refrain from unnecessary traveling outside of Kyoto Prefecture (commuting to work or school is excluded) (revised)
• Refrain from using facilities with a high risk of infection (added)
• To the extent that it does not interfere with the performance of your duties, actively promote teleworking or staggered working hours
• Refrain from attending events that involve eating and drinking (welcome and farewell parties, events with a large number of people etc.)

　　　　

• Refrain from visiting eating and drinking establishments after the requested shortened operating hours (added)
• Regarding extracurricular activities, take thorough measures to prevent infection and avoid activities with a particularly high risk of infection

　In addition to the above, please continue to follow the “Kyoto Institute of Technology Manual on Limiting Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission”.
　Please note that the risk of infection is particularly high during eating and drinking occasions. Be sure to observe the “Kyoto Manners” when eating and drinking.

“Kyoto Manners”
• Dine at places with appropriate partitions and ventilation
• Wear a mask when talking
• Disinfect your hands before eating and when leaving a restaurant
• Do not talk loudly when at a restaurant
• Limit the time to 2 hours and the number of people to 4 or less

　We ask for your continued cooperation in following the “Kyoto Institute of Technology Manual on Limiting Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission” and consistently implementing basic infection control measures. Avoid the “3Cs” (crowded places, close contact settings and closed spaces), maintain social distancing from others, wear a mask and wash and disinfect your hands. Also, actively practice the “new lifestyle” (limiting unnecessary contact with people, etc.) in order to protect your health and prevent others from becoming infected.