Regarding our countermeasures to the new coronavirus outbreak

2020.02.27

In line with the recommendations announced by the government, Laox Co., Ltd. has made modifications to the guideline to prevent the new coronavirus infection published on our website on January 30th, 2020.

The following is an excerpt.
< Measures to prevent infection >
  ・All employees are required to wear a surgical mask during commute (when it is crowded), and frequently wash their hands and gargle during work and after returning home.
  ・All employees are required to wear a surgical mask at work.
  ・All employees are required to take their temperature after coming to work. (If it is above 37.5 C, the person shall recuperate at home.)
  ・All employees are required to refrain from non-essential and non-urgent overseas business trips or returning home overseas.

< In case of suspected infection >
  ・All employees who are not in good health shall consult the Consultation Center for People with Potential Exposure to COVID-19 set up by each prefectural government and act accordingly.

< In case of confirmed infection >
  ・When an infection is confirmed, the patient is required to report it the company, which shall then notify a public health center.
  ・The patient is required to follow instructions from doctors and be hospitalized or stay at home during the period specified by the doctors. The patient is prohibited from working during the period.
  ・In case an employee who doesn’t belong to a store is confirmed to be infected, all employees who have been in close contact with the patient are prohibited from working and shall act according to the government recommendations.
  ・In case an employee who belongs to a store is confirmed to be infected, the store shall be temporarily closed until safety is confirmed.

We have taken necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of our customers and employees. We will further strengthen the efforts in order to respond to the future developments promptly and effectively.