Cluster outbreak in Tenri University rugby club 20 people infected New Corona August 16 20:38
At Tenri University in Nara Prefecture, it was discovered that 20 rugby members were infected with the new coronavirus, and Nara decided to proceed with the examination of all members living in the same dormitory, assuming that a cluster infection = cluster had occurred. I am.
According to Nara Prefecture, Tenri University confirmed the infection of one male member in his 20s belonging to the rugby club on the 12th of this month, and the prefecture was inspecting other members and leaders.
As a result, a total of 19 male members in their teens and 20s were newly confirmed. Both are mild or have no symptoms. In addition, 40 people including leaders were negative.
According to Tenri University, almost 170 members of the rugby club live in a dedicated dormitory, and this year they did not play an external game to prevent infection and practiced on the university ground. is.
For this reason, the prefecture decided to proceed with the examination of the remaining 114 members living in the same dormitory, assuming that the infection spread in the dormitories and grounds where the members live together, and a cluster infection = cluster occurred.
Tenri University says, "In the dormitory, we have taken measures such as distributing meals and bathing hours, but we take the situation seriously. We would like to consider future measures."