COVID-19 Q&A
（updated March 29）

The university has created a Q&A of the most common queries about COVID-19. It will be updated as needed, so please refer to the latest version.

1. What is COVID-19?

Q1-1. What kind of virus is COVID-19?

A1-1. Refer to “About COVID-19: Question 1” at the web address below (“Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Information for the Public]”). (Note: Question numbers and references to content both here and hereafter are for the Japanese version. An English version is available but is less frequently updated and likely to differ in content and form.)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html#Q2-1

Q1-2. How does COVID-19 infection occur?

A1-2. Refer to “COVID-19: Question 2” at the web address below (“Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 [Information for the Public]”).
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html#Q2-2

2. Entry to campus and university reception services

Q2-1. Tell me about entry to campus and university reception services.

A2-1. Check here for information on entry to campus and university reception services.

3. Taking courses, grades, and classes

Q3-1. Tell me about Special measures for classes to new coronavirus infection in the 2023 Academic Year.

A3-1. Please check the following information “Special measures to new coronavirus infection for the 2023 Academic Year (March 10th)”

Q3-2. Tell me about web reception services for academic affairs.

A3-2. Web reception services for academic affairs have been established for students and faculty. Please check the following web addresses.
For students: https://spirit.rikkyo.ac.jp/academic_affairs/contact/SitePages/kymc_qa.aspx
For faculty: https://spirit.rikkyo.ac.jp/academic_affairs/SitePages/tcrform.aspx
Please also check the academic affairs bulletin board for students at https://ry.rikkyo.ac.jp/info/.

Q3-3. Who can I ask about classes and class registration?

A3-3. Queries frequently received by the university are summarized in “Frequently Asked Q&A.” Contact information is also posted on the website for web reception services for academic affairs at the following address.　Please check the following web address first.
https://spirit.rikkyo.ac.jp/academic_affairs/SitePages/stuinfo.aspx#qa

4. Extracurricular activities

Q4-1. Tell me about extracurricular activities.

A4-1. When doing extracurricular activities, observe the latest “Guidelines for Extracurricular Activities” established by the Student Affairs Division and infection-control measures established by each off-campus institution.
“Guidelines on Extracurricular Activities” (V-Campus ID and password necessary)
https://discovery.rikkyo.ac.jp/

5. Response to when entering the country or returning from abroad

Q5-1. Is it possible to enter the university if I have entered or returned to the country from abroad?

A5-1. Please check following website for more information on the Japanese government's regulations on what to do if you enter or return from overseas.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00209.html

<<References>>
● Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan’s Overseas Safety website
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/
* For people with foreign nationality, please see here.
● Ministry of Justice information on COVID-19
https://www.moj.go.jp/isa/nyuukokukanri01_00151.html
● Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website (Protection Measures at Ports and Airports)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_00209.html

6. Guidelines for consultations/medical exams for COVID-19

Q6-1. Tell me the guidelines for consultations/medical exams for COVID-19.

A6-1. Please refer to the following information
Guideline for Consultation Regarding Novel Coronavirus Infection

7. If positive diagnoses for COVID-19 are confirmed for students, faculty, or staff

Q7-1. A PCR test for COVID-19 confirmed a positive diagnosis. Who should I contact, and what should I do?

A7-1. COVID-19 has been determined by government ordinance to be a “designated infectious disease” and is therefore considered a “class 1 infectious disease” under the School Health and Safety Act. You cannot enter campus.
Please refer to the following information
Campus Entry Possibility Regarding COVID-19
Contacting the University About COVID-19 Infection (2023 Academic Year)

8. If there is concern that students, employees, or people living with them, such as family members, may be infected with COVID-19

Q8-1. Who should I contact and what should I do if there is concern that a student/employee or someone living with a student/employee, such as a family member, has COVID-19?

A8-1. If there is concern about infection, please check “Campus Entry Possibility Regarding COVID-19.” and ”Contacting the University About COVID-19 Infection (2023 Academic Year).”

Q8-2. What kind of person is a “close contact”? What should I look out for if I’m a close contact?

A8-2. Refer to “Precautionary Measures for COVID-19: Question 3” in the “Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Information for the Public)” at the web address below.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html#Q3-3

9. Infection-prevention measures for COVID-19

Q9-1. Is there anything I should be aware of to prevent infection? What should I do if I’m worried?

A9 -1. Refer to “Precautionary Measures for COVID-19: Question 1” in the “Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Information for the Public)” at the web address below.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html#Q3-1

Q9-2. What is “cough etiquette”?

A9-2. Refer to “Precautionary Measures for COVID-19: Question 4” in the “Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Information for the Public)” at the web address below.
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html#Q3-4

Q9-3. Is there anything I should be careful about in daily life or on campus to prevent infection?

A9-3. Please refer to the following information
“Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Example of Practicing ‘New Lifestyle’”
(https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000121431_newlifestyle.html, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website).

Precautions to take on campus are as follows
“About Prevention of COVID-19 Infection (2023 Academic Year).”

10. COVID-19 vaccine

Q10-1. Is there anything I should be aware of after receiving the vaccine?

A10-1. After vaccination, there may be pain at the injection site, fatigue, fever, headaches, or joint pain. Refrain from strenuous exercise or excessive consumption of alcohol on the day of vaccination. For details, please see the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website.

11. Main websites about COVID-19

Q11-1. I want information about COVID-19. Tell me the main websites.

A11-1. Please use the following websites to check for correct information.
◆ Information on COVID-19
○ Infection-Control Measures for COVID-19 (Cabinet Secretariat website)
https://corona.go.jp/
○ About COVID-19 (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00001.html
○ COVID-19 Call Centers for Japanese Returnees and Potential Contacts (Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/covid19-kikokusyasessyokusya.html
○ National Institute of Infectious Diseases website
https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/

○ About Infection-Control Measures for COVID-19 (Ministry for Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan)
https://www.mext.go.jp/a_menu/coronavirus/index.html

○ COVID-19 vaccination certificate for overseas travel
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/vaccine_certificate.html

◆ Information on traveling abroad
○ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Overseas Safety website
https://www.anzen.mofa.go.jp/

[Source] Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Q&A on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Information for the Public)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/kenkou_iryou/dengue_fever_qa_00001.html

COVID-19 Q&A（updated March 29）