In collaboration with the J-League and the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), the results of a study conducted at the stadium on April 24th (Saturday) during the 11th round of the Meiji Yasuda J1 League match against Vissel Kobe, to confirm the effectiveness of infection control measures, have been announced.
Regarding the mask-wearing rate, which was one of the study's subjects, the rate during the Kashima Stadium match (excluding halftime) was 97.0%. Please note that the unmasked rate includes instances where masks were temporarily removed, such as during eating and drinking.
The demonstration study was conducted with the aim of utilizing the analysis results for infection control measures at various sports events. It evaluated the mask-wearing rate using image analysis with artificial intelligence (AI) in a stadium with actual spectators.
In addition to Kashima Stadium, the study was also conducted at the National Stadium, Toyota Stadium, Ajinomoto Stadium, and Todoroki Athletics Stadium from January to May of this year. The average mask-wearing rate was 95.2% (highest 97.0%, lowest 93.5%).
The survey results will be provided to the government, local authorities, related organizations, and other sports organizations. We plan to continue evaluating mask-wearing rates at stadiums in the future. As a club, we will also strive to create a safe and secure stadium through our cooperation in surveys and other initiatives.
■Click here for details of the AIST study.
■Click here for the press release on the study confirming the effectiveness of infection control measures at Kashima Stadium.