face masks: Face masks delivered from the convenience store chain's headquarters are worn by employees, who are also asked to take their own temperature every day before work, according to The Japan Times. Anything above 37.5 degrees Celsius and they stay home. ; These anti-contamination measures have been introduced at many of 7-Eleven's 20,938 outlets nationwide, but the more interesting changes are coming from consumers. At a 7-Eleven in the city's Ijuin neighborhood, transparent plastic sheets hang between cashiers and customers to block any pathogen-laced droplets produced by coughing and sneezing. Bananas and bottled water have been flying off shelves, for example, while previously popular onigiri rice balls and ready-to-eat sandwiches sit largely untouched. However, those that do visit the store typically spend more money. Despite being relatively unaffected by the global pandemic, the number of customers at the 7-Eleven in Ijuin has dropped off as official stay-at-home requests are heeded.
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