It has been confirmed through PCR testing that an employee working at our Toyohashi Plant (location: Toyohashi City, Aichi) has been tested positive for COVID-19 as of December 1st.

Given the test result, in cooperation with the health center with jurisdiction, we have implemented the following responses to place the utmost priority on preventing infection inside and outside the company as well as ensuring the safety of employees.

-Investigating the activity history of the infected, and conducting surveys and PCR tests on close contacts of the infected
(The employee was not engaged in operations that involved direct contact with customers or suppliers)
- For those employees who are close contacts as well as those who are suspected to be so, they have been requested to stay at home and their health conditions are being monitored
- Target buildings where the employee works, and co-working spaces of possible contacts are disinfected

We regret the concern this may cause to our customers, suppliers, those living in the area, and any other parties involved. We will work in cooperation with the related departments to prevent new cases of infection and further spread of the virus, placing the utmost priority on the health and safety of all employees and parties involved.

We kindly ask for the understanding of all parties involved.