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Drug Makers in Japan Urging Staffers to Work at Home, Shun Rush-Hour Commuting amid Coronavirus Fears
Pharmaceutical companies in Japan are stepping up their measures to thwart the further spread of the new coronavirus by recommending teleworking and off-peak commuting for their employees, with some starting to require those with high temperatures to take leave. On…
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