Since last December, numerous cases of the novel coronavirus infection have been reported in the city of Wuhan, Hubei province, the People's Republic of China, and the cases continue to be reported throughout the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Committee announced on January 31 (Japan time) that the outbreak of novel coronavirus-associated pneumonia in Wuhan meets the criteria for a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Based on these circumstances, Japan has designated the novel coronavirus infection as an infectious disease under the Infectious Diseases Control Law, and also as a Quarantinable Infectious Disease under the Quarantine Act.

Nikkei Inc. is gathering essential information, including information released by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW). As of February 3, the MHLW website contains the following information in their "message to citizens of Japan."

The novel coronavirus infection is not currently recognized as an epidemic in Japan. It is extremely important that each and every citizen practices the same measures for preventing colds and seasonal flu, such as etiquette when coughing and washing your hands. We ask that you take measures against infectious diseases.

For further information, visit the Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare website. (Japanese only)
https://www.mhlw.go.jp/stf/seisakunitsuite/bunya/0000164708_00001.html

Under these circumstances, NIKKEI MESSE will be held as scheduled from Tuesday, March 3 to Friday, March 6. Our aim is to hold a safe exhibition by working closely with each venue at the Tokyo Big Sight and the Makuhari Messe.

The exhibition sites will take the following actions. (As of February 3, 2020)

Tokyo Big Sight
Hand-washing disinfectant will be provided along with warning notes (tentative)
Locations: Main Entrance, 1st floor Entrance to the Conference Tower, Welcome Gate at the South Halls, Each exhibition hall entrance (West Halls 1 to 4, Atrium, and South Halls 1 to 4)

A first aid room will be provided (tentative)
Location: 1st floor of the West Halls

Makuhari Messe
Hand-washing disinfectant will be provided along with warning notes (tentative)
Locations: Central Entrance, West Entrance, East Entrance, Esplanade South Entrance, Esplanade Central Entrance, International Conference Hall Entrance Lobby, and each exhibition hall entrance

Hand-washing disinfectant will be provided (tentative)
Locations: Toilets on the 2nd floor of the Center Mall in the International Exhibition Hall, toilets on the 2nd floor of the Esplanade in the International Exhibition Hall, and toilets in the International Conference Hall.

Warning notes using warning videos will be provided (tentative)
Locations: Messe Vision (Front Square), Multivision at the Central Entrance of the International Exhibition Hall, Media Line in the Center Mall of the International Exhibition Hall, Digital Signage at the East Entrance of the International Exhibition Hall, Digital Signage at the West Entrance of the International Exhibition Hall,

A first aid room will be provided (tentative)
Location: 1st floor of the International Conference Hall

Common to both the Tokyo Big Sight and Makuhari Messe venues (tentative)
The administrative office for the NIKKEI MESSE recommends that all exhibitors, related personnel, and exhibition staff wear face masks as a preventive measure.
Any individual with symptoms such as coughing or a fever should take precautions and seriously consider whether they should attend.

New information will be provided if the situation changes.
Thank you for your attention.