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Another COVID-19 case at a Murata facility
On July 8, Murata Manufacturing confirmed that an employee of one of its partner companies working Murata’s Yokaichi Plant had tested positive for COVID-19.
The employee had showed symptoms of a slight fever and cold from June 28. On July 8, the employee visited a medical institution and was confirmed to be infected through an antigen test.
The company states in a press release that it has been confirmed that the employee always wore a mask and had no close contacts within the company.
Murata says that in consideration of the health and safety of all the employees, the company suspended operations from July 8 to 10 at the site.