New type of pneumonia Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs recommends travel stoppage
In the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' "Infectious Disease Risk Information" issued to Japanese people, the risk level of Hubei Province has been raised as a whole, and Japanese companies have been strengthening their response to the recommendation to stop traveling.
Of these, Bank of Mitsubishi UFJ was urging employees to stop unnecessary and urgent business trips to Wuhan, but on 24th, in principle, was notified to stop traveling to Hubei Province where Wuhan is located.
Mizuho Bank has already banned business trips to Wuhan, but expanded its scope from April 24 and banned business trips to Hubei Province.
In addition, Nidec, a major electronic parts manufacturer with sales and development bases in Wuhan, and KDDI, a telecommunications giant with offices in Wuhan, have issued a notice prohibiting all employees from traveling to Hubei Province. I decided.
In addition, Showa Denko, a chemical maker, has issued a notification prohibiting all employees from traveling to Hubei Province, and Kintetsu Express, a logistics company, is also prohibiting all domestic and overseas employees from traveling to Wuhan. There is a growing trend among Japanese companies to strengthen their response, such as by issuing notices.
On the other hand, some Japanese companies that have stores in Wuhan are taking measures to temporarily suspend business.
Fast Retailing, a leading clothing chain, says that all 17 UNIQLO stores in Wuhan will be temporarily closed from the 23rd and there is no prospect of reopening.
Aeon, a major distribution company, will suspend business at the specialty stores of the three AEON malls in Wuhan for three days until 26th.
However, the five supermarkets are open, including those located in Aeon Mall.