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One of the top team staff members (Staff A) was confirmed positive in the J.League official PCR test for COVID-19 conducted on Thu, the 19th.
Following this, a total of 49 top team coaches, staff, and players underwent the club's own PCR test on Sun, the 22nd, and we also inform you that all except Staff A were confirmed negative on the same day with all testing negative.

□Progress and Symptoms of Staff A
・Sep 9 (Mon)
Participated in team activities (J-League official PCR test) / No symptoms. Body temperature 36.6℃

・Aug 20 (Fri)
Participated in team activities / No symptoms. Body temperature 36.8℃

・Aug 21 (Sat)
Participated in team activities (not accompanying the game) / No symptoms. Body temperature 36.7℃
Tested positive in J-League official PCR test
※No on-site inspection was conducted in accordance with the J.League's guidelines for the prevention of the new coronavirus infection, as the results were determined after 3.5 hours before kick-off. Additionally, based on the same guidelines, there were no suspected close contacts, and the match will proceed as scheduled after confirmation from the J.League.

・Aug 22 (Sun)
Self-isolation at home / Tested positive through the club's unique PCR test at a medical institution
No symptoms. Body temperature 36.6℃

Note: The following HTML snippet has been translated from Japanese to English. Furthermore, in the 26th round of the 2021 Meiji Yasuda J1 League match against Vegalta Sendai (kick-off at 19:00/Yurtec Stadium Sendai) on August 25th (Wednesday), the "J-League New Coronavirus Infection Control Onsite Testing" will be conducted three hours before the kick-off on the day of the match. In addition to the previously established entry requirements, only players and staff who test negative on the onsite test will be allowed to enter the match on the day.

The club will continue to implement the COVID-19 infection control measures it has been working on and will strive to enforce infection prevention measures more thoroughly than ever before.