Measures to prevent COVID-19 infections
First written in FY2020. 1 of 2 entries say "Softened", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2023.
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- FY2023SoftenedAnnual report
「As part of its response to COVID-19, the Company implemented infection-control measures including restricting or suspending business travel, having some employees work from home, and distributing office functions to maintain a certain distance between employees. Although COVID-19 was reclassified as a Category V infectious disease under the Infectious Diseases Control Law from 8 May 2023 and is expected to move toward containment, the Company will continue to assess changes in the situation and their impact and take measures as necessary.」
The Company states that it has already implemented measures including restrictions on business travel, working from home and distributing office functions. In light of COVID-19’s reclassification as a Category V infectious disease and the expected containment of the pandemic, the wording now states that measures will be taken as necessary going forward. - FY2020First statedAnnual report
「As part of its response to COVID-19, which had been spreading since early 2020, the Company implemented infection-control measures including restricting or suspending business travel, having some employees work from home, and distributing office functions to maintain a certain distance between employees.」
The Company mentions for the first time specific infection-control measures in response to COVID-19, including restrictions on business travel, working from home and distributing office functions.