On August 16th, we confirmed that one of our contracted administrative staff members was infected with the new coronavirus.

Three administrative staff members in the same department were in close contact with the infected person. In accordance with our hospital regulations, the staff members are being asked to stay at home. In addition, the hospital is being properly disinfected under the guidance of the local public health center.

Outpatient and inpatient care will continue as normal at this time.
Our hospital will continue to make efforts to prevent the spread of infection.

We will notify you promptly of any new information that becomes available in the future.

August 17, 2020
Kitano Hospital

• Update on novel coronavirus infection among hospital staff