At this time, one top team staff member (Staff A) has been confirmed positive for the J-League official PCR test for the new coronavirus infection conducted on the 19th (Thu). In response to this, a total of 49 top team coaches, staff, and players underwent a club-specific PCR test on the 22nd (Sun), and we would like to inform you that all except for Staff A tested negative on the same day. We have confirmed that all members tested 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 measures against the novel coronavirus infection that it has been working on so far, and will strive to further strengthen the thoroughness of infection prevention measures.