We would like to inform you that three top team players (hereinafter referred to as Player A, B, and C) have tested positive for COVID-19. Player A underwent a PCR test on February 16 (Wednesday) 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, resulting in Players B and C also testing positive. All three 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.

Today, only players and staff who have undergone the club's unique antigen testing and confirmed negative will participate in team activities. The club will further strengthen the measures taken 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.


□Progress and Symptoms of the Player
Player A
On February 15 (Tuesday), no abnormalities during the day. Negative result from the club's own antigen test. Mild fatigue was present at night. On the morning of the 16th (Wednesday), due to discomfort in the throat and a slight fever of 37.2 degrees, a PCR test was conducted at a private testing facility on the same day, and a positive diagnosis for COVID-19 was made under the care of the team doctor. Currently, the player is recuperating under appropriate measures.

Player B
February 15 (Tuesday) No abnormalities. Negative result from the club's own antigen test. On the night of the 16th (Wednesday), a slight fever of 37.6 degrees. Following the positive test result of Player A, a club-specific PCR test was conducted, which resulted in a positive diagnosis for the novel coronavirus. Currently, there are no symptoms such as fever.

Player C
No abnormalities on February 15 (Tuesday). Negative result from the club's own antigen test. No abnormalities on the 16th (Wednesday). On the same day, following a positive test result for Player A, the club conducted its own PCR test, which also resulted in a positive diagnosis for Player B for the novel coronavirus. There are no symptoms such as fever.