Seven players from the top team (hereinafter referred to as players A, B, C, D, E, F, G) and two staff members from the top team (hereinafter referred to as staff members A, B) have tested positive for COVID-19, so we would like to inform you. Nine of them underwent PCR testing on February 20 (Sunday) and tested positive. They are currently receiving appropriate treatment under proper measures.
Based on the J-League's guidelines for preventing the spread of the new coronavirus, there are no close contacts in this case, but in order to prevent further spread of infection under the guidance of the local health department, team activities will be suspended from February 20 (Sun) to February 26 (Sat) for 7 days.
Upcoming official matches for the top team (February 23rd against Iwata and February 26th against Nagoya) have been cancelled. Please check here for more details.


□Player's Progress and Symptoms
＜Player A＞
On the evening of the 19th (Saturday), a fever of 37.4 degrees, sore throat and joint pain were reported. On the morning of the 20th (Sunday), a temperature of 36.5 degrees, sore throat and joint pain were reported. On the same day, the club conducted its own antigen and PCR tests, and the player was diagnosed with COVID-19. The player is currently receiving appropriate treatment under proper measures.

Player B
No abnormalities during the day on the 19th (Saturday). Strong headache and sore throat at night. Fever of 38.5 degrees on the morning of the 20th (Sunday). The club conducted its own PCR test on the same day, and the player was diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19. Currently, the player is receiving proper treatment and care.

Player C
No abnormalities during the day on the 19th (Saturday). Strong headache and body temperature in the evening. On the 20th (Sunday) morning, a temperature of 38.5 degrees and fatigue were present. On the same day, the club conducted its own PCR test, which resulted in a positive diagnosis of COVID-19. Currently, the player is receiving appropriate treatment under proper measures.

<DF>D, E, F, G</DF>
On the 20th (Sun), all four players had normal body temperature and no symptoms. On the same day, the club conducted its own antigen test and all were negative. At the same time, the club also conducted its own PCR test, which resulted in a positive diagnosis. Currently, they are receiving appropriate treatment under proper measures.

<Top Team Staff A, B>
Both have no symptoms on the 20th (Sunday). A underwent a club-specific PCR test on the same day and was diagnosed with COVID-19, while B underwent a club-specific antigen test and PCR test on the same day and was diagnosed with COVID-19. They are currently receiving appropriate treatment.