We regret to announce that one player from our top team has tested positive for COVID-19 following a PCR test conducted on Thursday, July 14.
The player reported a sore throat on the morning of July 14 and therefore did not participate in team activities that day. A PCR test for COVID-19 conducted on the morning of the same day returned a positive result. The player is currently recuperating under appropriate guidance and measures. Following guidance from the public health center, no close contacts were identified.
All other players and team staff underwent rapid antigen tests and PCR tests conducted by the club on the morning of July 14, and all returned negative results. Furthermore, scheduled periodic tests (rapid antigen tests) designated by the J-League were conducted on the morning of Friday, July 15, and all individuals tested negative.
The 2022 Meiji Yasuda J1 League Matchday 22 against Vissel Kobe, scheduled for Saturday, July 16, will proceed as planned with all players and staff except for the affected player.
The club will further strengthen its existing COVID-19 countermeasures and ensure that all players, staff, and related personnel are once again aware of and strictly adhere to infection prevention measures.
■ Affected player's progress and symptoms
7/11 (Mon) Participated in team activities (Body temperature: 36.6℃)
7/12 (Tue) Participated in team activities (Body temperature: 36.4℃)
7/13 (Wed) Participated in team activities (Body temperature: 36.8℃)
7/14 (Thu)
・Morning: Sore throat (Body temperature: 37.0℃)
PCR test → Positive result