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Global cooperation in the age of COVID-19

Commentary / World Jan 22, 2021

Global cooperation in the age of COVID-19

by Borge Brende

Ultimately, to exit the pandemic in a stronger position than we entered it, the direction we need to head is toward greater dialogue, coordination and collective action.

Tourism push linked to surge in Japan's COVID-19 infections: study

National Jan 22, 2021

Tourism push linked to surge in Japan's COVID-19 infections: study

by Rocky Swift

The paper said the incidence of travel-associated COVID-19 cases during the Go To Travel campaign was around three times greater than the month prior to its kick-off.

Tokyo reports 1,175 new coronavirus cases

National Jan 22, 2021

Tokyo reports 1,175 new coronavirus cases

The cumulative total in the capital is now 91,834, the metropolitan government said in a statement.

Panasonic develops cold box to store and transport COVID-19 vaccines

Business / Corporate Jan 21, 2021

Panasonic develops cold box to store and transport COVID-19 vaccines

The box is capable of storing materials at a temperature of minus 70 degrees Celsius for up to 18 days and does not need any electric power source.

Tokyo reports 1,471 new COVID-19 cases, with high number in severe condition

National Jan 21, 2021

Tokyo reports 1,471 new COVID-19 cases, with high number in severe condition

The cumulative total number of cases in the capital is now 90,659.

Japan to secure 310 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Suga says

National / Science & Health Jan 21, 2021

Japan to secure 310 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, Suga says

As deal is struck with Pfizer to cover shots for 12 million more people, Takeda announces the start of Japan trials of Moderna's vaccine.

Emerging coronavirus variants may pose challenges to vaccines

World / Science & Health Jan 21, 2021

Emerging coronavirus variants may pose challenges to vaccines

by Apoorva Mandavilli

Experts said it was possible that people who had survived mild infections with the coronavirus may still be vulnerable to infection with a new variant.

Japan's vaccine program chief denies reports of May rollout

National / Science & Health Jan 20, 2021

Japan's vaccine program chief denies reports of May rollout

"Oh no, NHK, please don't go around making vaccination rollout schedules like that. It's bogus," administrative reform minister Taro Kono said on Twitter.

Germany toughens mask rules in hopes of slowing virus spread

World / Science & Health Jan 20, 2021

Germany toughens mask rules in hopes of slowing virus spread

Germany becomes the first major European country to require medical-grade protection in shops and public transit.

South Korea in talks to secure 40 million doses of Novavax vaccine

World / Science & Health Jan 20, 2021

South Korea in talks to secure 40 million doses of Novavax vaccine

South Korea is in talks to purchase 40 million doses of a coronavirus vaccine developed by Novavax, its local manufacturer SK Bioscience said Wednesday. The deal, if agreed, will boost supply of COVID-19 vaccines in the country to 146 million doses, more than enough for ...

The ethics of prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations when considering race and ethnicity

Commentary / World Jan 20, 2021

The ethics of prioritizing COVID-19 vaccinations when considering race and ethnicity

by Peter Singer

A relevant fact is that in many countries, disadvantaged racial and ethnic minorities have a lower-than-average life expectancy, raising questions as to who should be vaccinated first.

Europe’s vaccination debacle

Commentary / World Jan 20, 2021

Europe’s vaccination debacle

by Hans-werner Sinn

The slow vaccine rollout in many European countries is the result of the EU’s failure to coordinate the interests of the various member states.

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