As Osaka’s COVID-19 crisis worsens, Tokyo and Aichi offer to take patients
Hospitals have been forced to turn away patients who, in some cases, then had to spend hours in an ambulance before they could finally gain admission.
The inspiring journey of one Lexus car, from dream to realization
From its start as an unrealistic concept, encouragement from Toyota bosses got the LC sports coupe off the ground and into showrooms.
Tokyo confirms 759 COVID-19 cases Saturday, most since Jan. 30
Virus hot spot Osaka, meanwhile, logged 1161 new cases and 12 deaths.
Stricter virus countermeasures expanded to more Japan regions
As a fourth wave fueled by elusive, deadlier variants picks up speed, countermeasures meant to target localized outbreaks have quickly expanded.
Tokyo-area prefectures and Aichi to get stricter virus steps Tuesday
The government will approve the plan to expand the list from Tokyo and five prefectures, including Osaka and Hyogo, on Friday.
Top Japan virus expert acknowledges fourth wave as variants take hold
"Due in part to the impact of variant strains, now is the time to flexibly take quasi-emergency measures," said Shigeru Omi, who heads a government panel of experts on the coronavirus.
Aichi and Tokyo-area prefectures may be next to get COVID-19 powers
In Aichi, the daily number of new coronavirus cases averaged 152 in the week through Monday, sharply up from around 30 to 40 in mid-March.
The system can screen up to 2,500 samples per day. The university in Aichi Prefecture said that trials using actual samples have shown that it can produce accurate results.
Tokyo Olympic all-male torch relay leg lets women in after backlash
In the relay leg due to be held Tuesday, only men were initially set to be allowed to board a boat to be used in the 200-meter segment, crossing a canal in Handa, Aichi Prefecture.
The antibody rate was higher than the infection rate in the capital and other prefectures, revealing that there are many people who are unaware of their infection.
Nagoya hospital with patients in final days works to bridge virus isolation
As many facilities restrict family visits amid the pandemic, Minami Seikyo Hospital has found ways for patients to spend time with family members.
