DISCO responds to the new-type influenza (swine influenza) occurrence (updated)
The new type influenza is continuing to spread in several prefectures in Japan. In addition to the countermeasures that DISCO already announced on May 11th and 19th, new countermeasures have been added.
New measures
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Regarding the telecommuting at home for 7 days with respect to the employees who have returned from applicable countries and regions, Hyogo and Osaka Prefectures have been added to the applicable countries and regions.
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Business meals with customers and other business partners are prohibited in principle.
Other current measures
DISCO Group
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The pandemic countermeasures office has been established.
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Pandemic level 1 (Level 1 to 5. Level 5 requires the maximum alert.) has been announced.
International travel
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International business trips have been restricted.
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Business trips to Hyogo and Osaka Prefectures prohibited.
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Warning against travel to countries where human-to-human infection has occurred is being urged (including employees' family).
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Advisory for returning families of employees stationed overseas.
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To make doubly sure, employees who returned from the applicable countries* after May 1, 2009 are required to telecommute for 7 days (This should be done also when the employee's family includes a returnee from an applicable country.).
* Applicable countries: Mexico, the United States, Canada, Spain, United Kingdom, Australia, Chile
Employees' Action (Action level 1)
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Taking thorough health steps and checking temperature before coming to work.
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Wearing masks during commutes.
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Thorough cleansing of hands and fingers when entering the office building.
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Request for visitors (customers, suppliers) to cooperate in wearing a mask and cleansing of hands and fingers upon entering the company building.
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Request to postpone visits from the applicable countries.
