National University Corporation Hokkaido University

New COVID-19 Case Confirmed at Hokkaido University

Hokkaido University confirmed a new COVID-19 case among its students on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The local Public Health Office understood through investigation that the student had contracted the virus through off-campus activities.

Meanwhile, the University additionally confirmed that the student had not been on campus for quite a while.

We wish a rapid recovery for the students while committing ourselves to safeguarding our university community from COVID-19 outbreaks.

Note: The University stresses that patient and family privacy and confidentiality must be maintained in all forms of communication by all concerned, and their human rights must be protected at all times.

Inquiries

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Public Relations and External Affairs, Public Relations Division, General Affairs and Planning Department
kouhou@jimu.hokudai.ac.jp

All other inquiries should be directed to:
General Affairs Division, General Affairs and Planning Department soumu_kikaku@general.hokudai.ac.jp