New virus Keidanren calls on companies to respond February 18 18:51
Based on a request from the government for measures such as teleworking and staggered work to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Keidanren called on approximately 1500 member companies to respond again on the 28th. We will conduct a questionnaire survey to understand.
Keidanren was asked directly by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Kato and Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism of Akabane for effective measures on the 26th.
Based on the request, Keidanren called out about 1,500 member companies about measures to prevent the spread of infection by showing specific examples on 28th.
Specifically, various cases have been indicated, such as refraining from unnecessary and urgent business trips in principle and avoiding contact with customers as much as possible.
We also conducted a questionnaire survey of member companies to encourage employees with fever or other symptoms to take time off or to provide an environment where employees can easily take time off in response to children who have been temporarily closed. We are trying to understand the actual status of our efforts, such as whether we are doing it.
According to Keidanren, "Countermeasures against infectious diseases have become an extremely important issue not only for the safety of employees but also for the future of the Japanese economy. The next week or two is a very important phase, and we would like to reinforce measures again." You.