Regarding Osaka University’s Activity Levels (January 1 ~ January 31)

On December 22, Osaka Prefecture issued requests for citizens of the prefecture for the period of January 1 ~ January 31, 2022.

After careful consideration of these requests as well as the status of the COVID-19 pandemic, Osaka University has decided to maintain its current activity response levels as follows.

The university asks for your cooperation and understanding as it continues its efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

In carrying out its activities, the university will comply with the "Osaka University Guidelines for Social Distancing in the COVID-19 Era" while providing proper arrangements for individuals with specific needs*.

*Pregnant women, those who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill, such as the elderly, those with an underlying condition (diabetes, heart failure, respiratory disease (COPD etc.)), those receiving dialysis, immunosuppressants, or anticancer drugs, or those who feel an overwhelming anxiety about COVID-19.

The university will continue to monitor the situation and modify its response levels accordingly.

Osaka University COVID-19 Response Levels (from January 1, 2022) Activity levels remain at level 1 (certain extracurricular activity remains at level 2)