Date: September 7, 2020
From: Chief of the Novel Coronavirus Infection Control Task Force
Kiyotaka Morisako

To All Students, Faculty and Administrators,

Re: Notice on Required Anti-Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Measures (13th official communication)

　At Kyoto Institute of Technology, we conducted all first semester classes online; however, from the second semester, we have decided to partially resume face-to-face classes. This is something that was carefully considered, taking into account not only the current situation of COVID-19, but various other factors, such as the educational outcomes of the online classes of the previous semester, the importance of various experiences that can be gained on campus, as well as students’ emphatic requests. We have decided that face-to-face classes are indispensable for an institution of engineering and design such as our own. Accordingly, alternative measures for face-to-face classes will, in principle, not be implemented. We will resume face-to-face classes, having made sure that adequate measures against COVID-19 are in place. At the same time, we will resume extracurricular activities and will open facilities, such as the University Library and the Museum and Archives.
　In light of resuming face-to-face classes, we have established a “Manual on Limiting Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission” (hereinafter Manual). From the starting date of the second semester (September 28), you are requested to strictly follow the guidelines of this Manual. If you have individually received other instructions, follow those instructions, as well.
　We ask for your continued cooperation in consistently implementing basic infectious disease control, such as avoiding the “3Cs”, and washing and disinfecting your hands, etc., in order to protect your own health and limit infecting others.

　　　　　　　　Manual on Limiting Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Transmission (PDF)
　　　　　　　　　＊For the latest version, please click here.

　A summary of the main measures from the second semester follows. Please refer to the Manual and the notifications of each center, for further information.

Classes　　　　　　：Combination of face-to-face and online classes
Research activity　：Allowed
　　　　　　　　　　（The restriction on the number of people in the laboratory (less than half of
　　　　　　　　　　capacity), has been lifted）
Extracurricular
activities　　　　　：Allowed only for extracurricular activity groups that have submitted an infection
　　　　　　　　　　control manual/plan and have obtained permission from the university
Cafeteria　　　　　：Gradually resume operation
Library　　　　　　：Open
Museum and
Archives　　　　　：Open
Administrative
counter services　：Resume
Events etc.　　　　：Allowed upon submitting an implementation plan describing anti-infection measures
Entrance
examination　　　　：Combination of face-to-face and online
　　　　　　　　　　（may vary depending on the type of examination）
Gates　　　　　　　：The following gates are open on weekdays from 8am to 8pm: West gate,
　　　　　　　　　　Umabashi gate, East gate, North-west gate
　　　　　　　　　　（No change from current status）
Building security　 ：Normal
　　　　　　　　　　（Currently in place at night on weekdays and holidays）
Domestic travel　　：No particular restrictions
　　　　　　　　　　（No change from current status）
Overseas travel　　：Request constraint. Business travel will not be allowed.
　　　　　　　　　　（No change from current status）

＊The status of novel coronavirus infection is changing day by day. We will keep you informed on updates and points for consideration.
＊Please consult the relevant office (see “Inquiries/Reports” at the end of this notice) in the event that complying with the Manual etc. is problematic.