Regarding Osaka University’s Activity Levels (January 24 ~)

With the rapid increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases in Osaka Prefecture and OU community since the beginning of this year, Osaka University has decided to take a response as noted below for the time being in order to maintain its education and research activities while working to reduce transmission of COVID-19 in the community.

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 24, 2022)

(Certain activity levels raised to level 2)