Major Japanese construction contractor
The company decided to reopen construction sites in 13 prefectures in stages starting Thursday "from a viewpoint of providing job security in the construction industry and maintaining economic activities," Shimizu said in a statement.
Shimizu suspended work in the 13 prefectures, including
As a result, work at over 80 percent of Shimizu's 630 construction sites in the 13 prefectures has been on hold.
The company will ensure that all workers wear masks and have their body temperature checked upon entering worksites.
Other major contractors similarly suspended operations after the nationwide state of emergency was declared.
==Kyodo
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