It has been confirmed through PCR testing that an employee working at our Onomichi Plant (location: Onomichi City, Hiroshima) has been tested positive for COVID-19 as of December 25th, and a close contact of the infected has been tested positive for COVID-19 as of December 27th.

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.

-On top of conducting PCR tests, those who are suspected to be contacts 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.