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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 27, 2021
Chip crunch may last through 2022, Toyota supplier Rohm warns
'All of our production facilities have been running at their full capacity since September last year, but orders from customers are overwhelming,” the firm's CEO said this week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2021
Japan's hospitals turn thousands of COVID-19 patients away
The nation's otherwise highly regarded medical system seems unable to adapt quickly to emergencies, or reform to meet such needs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 26, 2021
Japan maintains economic assessment amid expansion of virus emergency
The report again highlighted a divide between Japan's exporters, which have benefited from the global recovery, and service businesses that have struggled under restrictions.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2021
More cities in Japan prioritizing COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women
The death of a premature baby in Chiba, whose coronavirus-infected mother was unable to access hospital care, has prompted changes to COVID-19 policies for pregnant women.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 26, 2021
Contaminated Moderna vaccines to have little impact on Japan’s rollout, Suga says
Over 1.5 million doses are affected, and the development is another bump in the road for the nation's vaccine program.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2021
Japan's state of emergency to be expanded to eight more prefectures
With COVID-19 measures now covering the vast majority of the country, there are growing calls for a state of emergency or quasi-emergency to be implemented nationwide.
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2021
More schools in Tokyo cancel Paralympic plans even as Games go on for some students
Over 20,000 students from across the capital are still expected to watch events in person, but most schools in Tokyo have canceled visits to competition venues.
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2021
Japan to expand COVID-19 state of emergency to eight more prefectures
Together with Hokkaido, Miyagi, Gifu, Aichi, Mie, Shiga, Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures will come under the measure from Friday until Sept. 12.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2021
Japan turns to antibody cocktails as 'new weapon' in fight against pandemic
The government has widened the use of the drug Ronapreve, but some doctors say it needs to go further and make it available to patients isolating at home too.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2021
Japan weighs how to reopen schools amid delta's dominance
There has been a surge in clusters of infections during club activities and at cram schools over the summer break, but the government is reluctant to issue nationwide school closure notices.
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 23, 2021
Should you vaccinate your children against COVID-19? Here's what to consider.
The coronavirus affects younger people differently. Here are several factors to help you decide whether your child should get the shots.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2021
Tokyo weighs use of Summer Games venues as temporary medical facilities
Medical experts have pushed for the temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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