We would like to inform you that two top team players (hereinafter referred to as Player A and Player B) and one top team staff member have tested positive for COVID-19. The three individuals underwent PCR testing on February 19 (Saturday) and received positive results on the same day. They are currently receiving appropriate care under proper measures.
Furthermore, based on the activities and behavior history in accordance with the J League's COVID-19 guidelines, there are no close contacts related to this matter.

The club has been working on measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, including the suspension of the use of certain facilities in the clubhouse (shower rooms, locker rooms). This time, the use of other facilities in the clubhouse (meeting rooms, training rooms, etc.) will be completely suspended in principle, and we will work to ensure thorough infection prevention measures for all players, staff, and related parties.
The official matches of the top team scheduled in the future are currently planned to be held.


□Progress and Symptoms of the Player
Player A
No abnormalities during the day on Feb 17 (Thu). Negative result from the club's own antigen test. No abnormalities on Feb 18 (Fri). On Feb 19 (Sat), there was a sore throat and a fever of 37.3 degrees, and a PCR test was conducted at a medical institution, resulting in a positive diagnosis for COVID-19. Currently, the player is recuperating under appropriate measures.

Player B
Feb 17 (Thu) No abnormalities during the day. Negative result from the club's own antigen test. No abnormalities on the 18th (Fri). On the 19th (Sat), there was a sore throat and a slight fever of 37.1 degrees. A PCR test was conducted at a medical institution, and a positive result for the novel coronavirus was obtained. Currently, I am recuperating under appropriate measures.

<Top Team Staff>
Feb 17 (Thu) No abnormalities during the day. Club-specific antigen test negative. No abnormalities on the 18th (Fri). Sore throat at night. On the 19th (Sat), a mild fever of 37.2 degrees was recorded, and a PCR test was conducted at a medical institution, resulting in a positive diagnosis for the novel coronavirus. Currently, I am recuperating under appropriate measures.