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Japan expected to let COVID-19 state of emergency expire this week

National Sep 27, 2021

Japan expected to let COVID-19 state of emergency expire this week

by Ryusei Takahashi

If the order is lifted entirely, it will be the first time since early April that no prefecture is under a state of emergency or quasi-emergency measures.

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser says peak of fifth wave over

National Sep 16, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser says peak of fifth wave over

The government has been looking to ease restrictions around November, when it aims to finish vaccinating all those who wish to be inoculated against COVID-19.

Japan's health minister says COVID-19 emergency likely to be lifted this month

National Sep 11, 2021

Japan's health minister says COVID-19 emergency likely to be lifted this month

"We're starting to expect that the situation will improve enough for the lifting in many regions around the end of September," health minister Norihisa Tamura said.

Difficult to end COVID-19 emergency as planned, health minister says

National Aug 30, 2021

Difficult to end COVID-19 emergency as planned, health minister says

Norihisa Tamura said the number of daily COVID-19 cases in Tokyo, for example, must fall below 500 for the state of emergency to be lifted. The capital recorded 3,081 cases on Sunday.

Japan backs 'revolutionary' COVID-19 drug Ronapreve to help tame crisis

National Aug 11, 2021

Japan backs 'revolutionary' COVID-19 drug Ronapreve to help tame crisis

by Osamu Tsukimori

The antibody cocktail, intended for mildly and moderately ill patients, could in the near future be used to treat those quarantining at home, helping to ease the strain on hospitals.

Explosive COVID-19 surge rekindles debate over lockdowns in Japan

National Aug 5, 2021

Explosive COVID-19 surge rekindles debate over lockdowns in Japan

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The idea of harsher restrictions and penalties has become a political football, with conservatives arguing constitutional revision is needed to enhance the government's powers.

Suga declines to roll back controversial COVID-19 hospital policy

National Aug 4, 2021

Suga declines to roll back controversial COVID-19 hospital policy

The PM said he would seek public understanding that the policy, which asks patients with less serious symptoms to isolate at home, wouldn't necessarily be implemented uniformly nationwide.

Japan's health minister urges public to avoid activities with high virus risk

National Aug 1, 2021

Japan's health minister urges public to avoid activities with high virus risk

Norihisa Tamura has said that the highly transmissible delta variant is responsible for the current rapid spread of infections in Japan.

Hiroshima hibakusha have won their 'black rain' lawsuit. This is how they got there.

National | EXPLAINER Jul 27, 2021

Hiroshima hibakusha have won their 'black rain' lawsuit. This is how they got there.

by Eric Johnston

The government has decided not to appeal a landmark ruling that extends benefits to A-bomb victims affected by fallout outside of a government-designated area.

Advocacy groups ask Japanese government to rethink harsher anti-cannabis law

National / Crime & Legal May 29, 2021

Advocacy groups ask Japanese government to rethink harsher anti-cannabis law

The group claims a stricter Cannabis Control Law could deny both jobs and housing to those convicted of minor drug offenses, leading people into a "vicious cycle" of poverty and crime.

Japan set to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 shot for 12- to 15-year-olds

National / Science & Health May 28, 2021

Japan set to approve Pfizer's COVID-19 shot for 12- to 15-year-olds

by Osamu Tsukimori

The move comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration lowered the minimum age for the vaccine to 12 on May 10.

Suga's top-down management style under scrutiny after series of rapid policy shifts

National / Politics | FOCUS May 27, 2021

Suga's top-down management style under scrutiny after series of rapid policy shifts

by Satoshi Sugiyama

The prime minister's approach could backfire and is already undermining the government's traditional chain of command.

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