<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.brocent.jp/blogs/epidemic/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Managed IT Services ASIA - China, HK, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan | Break Fix, Remote Support - Blog , Epidemic</title><description>Managed IT Services ASIA - China, HK, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan | Break Fix, Remote Support - Blog , Epidemic</description><link>https://www.brocent.jp/blogs/epidemic</link><lastBuildDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:22:39 -0700</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[EXPANDED STATE OF EMERGENCY IN JAPAN]]></title><link>https://www.brocent.jp/blogs/post/JP-COVID-AUG</link><description><![CDATA[<img align="left" hspace="5" src="https://www.brocent.jp/BLOG_PHOTO/COVID-19-JP-AUG.png"/>On July 30, the Government of Japan declared that the State of Emergency currently in effect in Tokyo and Okinawa will be expanded to also cover the prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Osaka from August 2 to August 31.]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_mQEILMmbQE20U7EFOM3gsw" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer-fluid zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_iU_m6VbWTAyPG23c6wLV7A" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zprow-container zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- " data-equal-column=""><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_eHK-lFQzSqqL8RaNjmUUmQ" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_tc_yTFwKT-adTH_6YzHE2w" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style> [data-element-id="elm_tc_yTFwKT-adTH_6YzHE2w"].zpelem-heading { border-radius:1px; } </style><h2
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<div data-element-id="elm_idXWlmomTlCDY7d7ItPoWQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style> [data-element-id="elm_idXWlmomTlCDY7d7ItPoWQ"].zpelem-text { border-radius:1px; } </style><div class="zptext zptext-align-left " data-editor="true"><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">On July 30, the Government of Japan declared that the State of Emergency currently in effect in Tokyo and Okinawa will be expanded to also cover the prefectures of&nbsp;Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Osaka&nbsp;from August 2 to August 31. The State of Emergency for Tokyo and Okinawa will also be extended until August 31.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Residents are requested to refrain from unnecessary and non-urgent outings as much as possible, including during the day and especially after 8PM. Restaurants and other entertainment establishments are required to stop serving alcohol entirely and to close by 8PM.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:12pt;"><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">Quasi-emergency measures will also apply to the prefectures of&nbsp;Hokkaido, Ishikawa, Kyoto, Hyogo and Fukuoka&nbsp;from August 2 to August 31.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></p><p><span style="font-size:15px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">For more information on the state of emergency, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://corona.go.jp/en/" target="_blank">https://corona.go.jp/en/</a></span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_Xm4-NT6CTLajBlYZ0xDwdg" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Dear Client,</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>Please be informed of the latest national restrictions by the government of Malaysia as this may impact the ability of engineers to travel to sites.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span><br></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;font-size:18px;">MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (MCO</span><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;font-size:18px;">)</span></span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;"><br></span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">STATES:</span> Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Melaka, Johor, and Sabah</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">DURATION: </span>14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Restrictions:</span></li></ul><ol><ol><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">No interstate and interdistrict travels.</span><br></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.</span><br></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Roadblocks will be mounted; movements limited to 10km radius to people in a vehicle.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Only two people per household allowed to head out to purchase groceries at nearby supermarkets or grocery stores.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Only two people allowed per vehicle</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Anyone who violates these rulings will be subjected to a maximum fine of RM1,000 under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342)</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Only 5 essential economic sectors allowed to operate: manufacturing; construction; service; trade and distribution; and plantations and commodities.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Only 30 per cent of workers within a company’s management group are allowed to go in to office; employers to determine number of employees permitted in office at any one time (taking into consideration standard operating procedures &nbsp;compliance)</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Ensure total adherence to SOP, observe physical distancing at all times.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Non-essential services staff to work from home; employers must comply with this ruling.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Eateries and hawker stalls may operate but only take-aways allowed.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Food delivery serviced allowed.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Supermarkets, healthcare services (including clinics, hospitals and pharmacies), banks allowed to operate with strict SOP compliance: always wear masks ; use hand sanitisers frequently; observe physical distancing at all times.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Stay at home if there is no immedi</span><span style="text-align:left;">ate or urgent need to head out.</span></li></ol></ol><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><div style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">STUDENTS:</span> Candidates due to sit for SPM in 2020 and 2021 are allowed to attend school with strict SOP. Education Ministry will detail this SOP.</div></li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES:</span> Only a maximum of 5 mosque/houses of worship committee members allowed at these premises.</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:</span></li></ul><ol><ol><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Outdoor recreational activities allowed among people within same household.</span><br></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Individuals must keep 2m-distance at all times.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">No more than 2 people allowed to jog at any one time.</span></li><li style="text-align:justify;"><span style="text-align:left;">Cycling not allowed in groups; only one person allowed.</span></li></ol></ol><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:justify;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;font-size:18px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">CONDITIONAL MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (CMCO)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">STATES:</span> Pahang, Perak, Negri Sembilan, Kedah, Terengganu and Kelantan</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">DURATION:</span> 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Restrictions:</span></li></ul><ol><ol><li style="text-align:left;">No interstate travels. </li><li style="text-align:left;">No social gatherings, such as weddings, wedding receptions, conferences, religious processions (including Thaipusam), meetings, seminars, courses, and group sport activities.</li></ol></ol><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES:</span> Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.</li></ul><p style="text-align:left;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p style="text-align:center;"><span style="font-weight:bold;text-decoration-line:underline;font-size:18px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">RECOVERY MOVEMENT CONTROL ORDER (RMCO)</span></p><p style="text-align:left;"><span>&nbsp;</span></p><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">STATES:</span> Perlis and Sarawak</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">DURATIONS:</span> 14 days from Jan 13 (12.01am) to Jan 26</li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Restrictions:</span></li></ul><ol><ol><li style="text-align:left;">No interstate travels. Social gatherings allowed, provided in full compliance of the standard operating procedures.&nbsp;</li></ol></ol><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES:</span> Allowed with the minimum number of attendees stipulated in the SOP to ensure physical distancing. State religious authorities are advised to provide appropriate guideline in determining the number of attendees allowed.</li></ul><ul><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">ROADBLOCKS</span></li></ul><ol><ol><li style="text-align:left;">Effective Jan 13 (12.01am) </li><li style="text-align:left;"><span style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">Mounted at all district and state borders</span></span></li></ol></ol></div>
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