Three top team players (hereinafter referred to as Player A, B, and C) have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), so we would like to inform you. Player A underwent a PCR test on February 16 (Wednesday) and received a positive result on the same day. In response to this, we conducted our own PCR test for all top team members on the same day, and two players, Player B and C, tested positive. All three players are currently receiving appropriate treatment and are in recovery.
In addition, there are no close contacts in this case based on the activities and behavior history according to the J-League's new coronavirus infection guidelines.

Today, only players and staff who have been confirmed negative through the club's own antigen testing will be participating in team activities. The club will further strengthen the measures against the new coronavirus infection that we have been working on so far, and we will once again ensure that all players, staff, and related parties are fully aware of and thoroughly implement infection prevention measures.


□Player's Progress and Symptoms
＜Player A＞
February 15th (Tue) No abnormalities during the day. Negative results from club's own antigen test. Slight fatigue at night. On February 16th (Wed) morning, there was discomfort in the throat and a slight fever of 37.2 degrees, so a PCR test was conducted at a private testing facility on the same day. Under the care of the team doctor, the player was diagnosed with COVID-19. Currently, the player is receiving appropriate treatment.

Player B
No abnormalities on February 15 (Tue). Negative for club-specific antigen test. Slight fever of 37.6 degrees on February 16 (Wed) night. After receiving a positive diagnosis for Player A, the club conducted its own PCR test, which resulted in a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. Currently, there are no symptoms such as fever.

Player C
February 15th (Tue) No abnormalities. Negative results from club's own antigen test. On the 16th (Wed) No abnormalities. After player A tested positive on the same day, the club conducted its own PCR test and player B also tested positive for COVID-19. No symptoms such as fever were observed.