Global cooperation in the age of COVID-19
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
"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
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
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
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.
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.
