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Regarding the PCR test results for ayumi hamasaki, Support Members, and Surrounding Staff
Thank you very much for your continual support for ayumi hamasaki
Regarding the no-audience countdown Livestream "ayumi hamasaki COUNTDOWN LIVE 2020-2021 A ～MUSIC for LIFE～" that was scheduled for December 31st, because a support member felt uncomfortable about their physical condition on December 28th (Mon). Upon undergoing a PCR test, it was determined that this member had been infected with the novel Coronavirus. For this reason, it has been decided that this performance will be canceled.
As announced yesterday, it was reported to the local juridictional health center that a support member had become infected, those participating in the rehearsal, ayumi hamasaki, support members and surrounding staff all underwent the PCR test and as of December 30th (Wed), although ayumi hamasaki tested negative, 5 amongst the support and surrounding staff tested positive.
Up to now, we have been rehearsing for this performance under the advice of experts undergoing daily temperature measurement for all people involved in the rehearsal, strict disinfection as well as ventilation, and also requiring all staff other than the performers to wear masks. As for the performers, they were asked to ensure that other than when the performance required them to be maskless, that masks were worn, and ensure that a distance was kept between members when possible as per the guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare so as to exercise maximum caution to prevent infection with the Novel Coronavirus.
In addition, the same system was adopted for the venue of the "ayumi hamasaki Special SHOWCASE ~ Xmas Eve 2020 ~" that was held on December 24th (Thu) as well as at the rehearsal site, and all parties concerned made sure to follow infection prevention measures.
However, in the end, infections were detected as described above.
The specific details of the infection route are unknown, but we deeply apologize for this situation.
At the present time, the support member and surrounding staff who were found to be infected are showing mild symptoms, but we are keeping watch of developments as they recuperate and recover while following the instructions of health centers and medical institutions.
Also, ayumi hamasaki and others who tested negative in the PCR tests but were deemed by the health center to be in close contact with infected persons are self-isolating and refraining from going outside their homes.
Also, the rehearsal studio and venue for "ayumi hamasaki Special SHOWCASE ~ Xmas Eve 2020 ~" have also been disinfected at regular intervals and the disinfection has been completed again.
We sincerely apologize to all the people who have always supported us as well as to all those involved for the inconvenience and concern caused.
Avex Management Inc.
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