We are providing an update on the progress and symptoms of Katsuya Nagato, who tested positive for COVID-19 in a PCR test today.
We also wish to inform you that all top team players, with the exception of Nagato, and team personnel tested negative in PCR tests conducted early this morning (Saturday, 14th).
■ Nagato's progress and symptoms
11/10 (Tue) Participated in team training (Body temperature: 36.6 ℃)
11/11 (Wed) Participated in team training (Body temperature: 36.5 ℃)
11/12 (Thu) Participated in team training (Body temperature: 36.3 ℃)
11/13 (Fri)
・9:00 AM: No fever or symptoms (Body temperature: 36.9℃) Participated in team training
・4:00 PM: Felt fatigued
・9:30 PM: Antigen test administered → 10:00 PM: Positive result
11/14 (Sat)
・Early morning: PCR test administered → Positive result
Currently, Nagato is resting at home and is working towards recovery.
Additionally, following discussions with the public health center, six top team players (Daiki Sugioka, Ryotaro Araki, Koki Machida, Ikuma Sekigawa, Daiki Yamada, Keigo Tsunemoto) have been identified as close contacts and are currently in isolation for observation.
Although they are not close contacts, players not on the bench for today's 2020 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 27 game against Kawasaki Frontale have been asked to stay at home to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The club facilities will be closed from today until Monday, 16th, and the entire building will be disinfected with alcohol on Sunday, 15th. Regarding future training and the reopening of club facilities, we will collaborate with the J-League, Ibaraki Prefecture, and the competent public health center, and will announce updates as soon as they are decided. The club will further strengthen the COVID-19 countermeasures we have implemented thus far, and we will ensure that all players, staff, and related personnel are reminded of and thoroughly adhere to infection prevention measures again.