Aug. 09, 2022

Statement on Reported COVID-19 Infections at Toyota Work Sites

We sincerely apologize for the anxiety and concern that this news may cause to people in the surrounding regions. The virus is an issue that has the potential to affect all Toyota locations and we are continuously working to further enhance our communication and health checks with staff at all locations. Toyota is actively implementing measures to prevent the further spread of the virus and remain committed to provide timely updates as the situation requires.

Announced on August 9, 2022

Location, Worksite: Tobishima Logistics Center in Amagun, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker: Line workers (a male in his teens, five males in their 20's, two males in their 30's, a male in his 40's, a male in his 50's.)

Affect to production operation: Suspended operations on August 10 to 12.

Date tested positive: August 1, 3, 4, and 8, 2022

Last date at work: August 3, 2022

Date work site was disinfected: August 1, 2, and 3, 2022

Others: Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees including subcontractors in the facility and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation.

Location, Worksite: Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker: Line workers (two males in their 20's, three males in their 30's, five males in their 40's, six males in their 50's.) *total number of people since the 8th

Affect to production operation: Suspended operations on production line #1 at Tsutsumi plant for the second shift on August 9.

Date tested positive: August 5, 6, 7, and 8, 2022

Last date at work: August 5 and 8, 2022

Date work site was disinfected: August 5 and 8, 2022

Others: Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation as announced on August 8.

Announced on August 8, 2022

Location, Worksite: Tsutsumi Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker: Line workers (two males in their 30's, a male in his 40's.)

Affect to production operation: Suspended operations on production line #1 at Tsutsumi plant for the second shift on August 8.

Date tested positive: August 5 and 6, 2022

Last date at work: August 5, 2022

Date work site was disinfected: August 5, 2022

Others: Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation.

Announced on July 27, 2022

Location, Worksite: Takaoka Plant in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan

Type of worker: Line workers (three males 20's, a male 30's, three males 40's, a female 30's.)

Affect to production operation: Suspended operations on production line #1 at Takaoka plant for the second shift on July 27.

Date tested positive: July 24, 25, and 26, 2022

Last date at work: July 23 and 25, 2022

Date work site was disinfected: July 25 and 26, 2022

Others: Due to difficulties in ensuring the safety and security of our employees and in having the necessary personnel for operation, we have decided to suspend operation following the decision announced on July 26.