We would like to inform you that two top team players (hereinafter referred to as Player A and Player B) have tested positive for COVID-19. Player A underwent a PCR test on February 14 (Monday) and received a positive result on the same day. Following this, the club conducted its own PCR tests for all top team personnel on the same day, and Player B also tested positive. Both players are currently receiving appropriate care and treatment.
Furthermore, based on the J-League's guidelines for activities and behavior history related to the novel coronavirus infection, there are no close contacts for this matter.

The club will further strengthen the measures taken so far against the novel coronavirus infection, and will once again ensure that all players, staff, and related parties are fully aware of and adhere to the infection prevention measures.


□Player's condition and symptoms
＜Player A＞
Feb 11 (Fri) negative result from the club's own PCR test. Feb 12 (Sat) negative result from the J-League's regular antigen test. Feb 13 (Sun) negative result from the club's own antigen test. Early the next day, Feb 14 (Mon), the player experienced fatigue and fever, and underwent a PCR test at a private testing facility, resulting in a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. The player is currently recuperating under appropriate measures.

Player B
Feb 11 (Fri) negative result from the club's own PCR test. Feb 12 (Sat) negative result from the J-League's regular antigen test. Feb 13 (Sun) no abnormalities. The following day, Feb 14 (Mon), Player A tested positive, leading to the club's own PCR test, which resulted in a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. There are no symptoms such as fever.