1. Notice of the spread of new coronavirus infection

• Information on cancellation of the 45th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Myeloma
  https://site2.convention.co.jp/45jsm/
• About holding the 2nd myeloma seminar
  We will consider the method and timing of the event depending on the infection situation in the future.

2. Information related to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (COVID-19)

We have set up a venue for COVID-19-related information that is useful for myeloma treatment and patient care. We hope that appropriate care will continue as the COVID-19 infection spreads.

• About new coronavirus infection (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare) (Basic coping policy)
  https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00001.html
• "Guide for medical treatment of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), 1st edition" March 17, 2020, Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Control Promotion Headquarters
  https://www.mhlw.go.jp/content/000609467.pdf
• Japan Society of Hematology (links to major websites as COVID-19 news)
  http://www.jshem.or.jp/modules/news/index.php?content_id=91
• Japan Society for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation Guidelines: Prevention and Treatment of Viral Infections-Influenza and Other Respiratory Virus Infections
  https://www.jshct.com/uploads/files/guideline/01_03_05_flu.pdf
• Japan Society for Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: Eligibility of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Patients / Donors during Coronavirus Infection Pandemic.
  https://www.jshct.com/modules/news/index.php?content_id=237
• Japanese Society of Medical Oncology (link to cancer patients)
  https://www.jsmo.or.jp/news/coronavirus-information/

• Japan Society for Infectious Diseases (Information and case reports for medical professionals are posted)
  http://www.kansensho.or.jp/modules/topics/index.php?content_id=31#case_reports
• Japanese Society for Infection Control and Prevention (with response guide and information for healthcare professionals)
  http://www.kankyokansen.org/modules/news/index.php?content_id=328
• Japan Intensive Care Medicine Association (Intensive Care Consultation Service Available)
  https://www.jsicm.org/covid-19.html
• Japanese Respiratory Society
  https://www.jrs.or.jp/modules/information/index.php?content_id=1468
• National Institute of Infectious Diseases
  https://www.niid.go.jp/niid/ja/diseases/ka/corona-virus/2019-ncov.html
• Japanese Society of Virology
  http://jsv.umin.jp/news/news200210.html
• Japan Society of Public Health
  https://www.jsph.jp/covid/
• Japan Geriatrics Society
  https://jpn-geriat-soc.or.jp/coronavirus/index.html
• Japan Medical Association (COVID-19 related sites)
  https://www.jmsf.or.jp/info_covid19_newslist.html

Information from abroad：

• American Society of Hematology: COVID-19 Resources
  https://www.hematology.org/covid-19
• European Hematology Association: Recommendations for hematologists in COVID-19 crisis
  https://ehaweb.org/organization/newsroom/news-and-updates/recommendation-for-hematologists-in-covid-19-crisis/
• International Myeloma Society : Recommendations for the Management of Myeloma Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  https://www.myelomasociety.org/
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  https://www.asco.org/asco-coronavirus-information