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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2023
As Japan moves to downgrade COVID, focus shifts to messaging on risks
People will be encouraged to make their own judgments on the risk from the coronavirus, but experts say scientifically sound advice will remain important.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 54,000 cases
A total of 25 deaths were reported among COVID-19 patients in the capital, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,061 new cases
The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria fell by three from Wednesday to 31, while 22 deaths linked to the virus were reported on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023
COVID-19 shots should remain free to residents, health ministry experts say
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce the decision to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 25, 2023
Japan cuts economic view in January as COVID-19 surges in China
The Japanese government's latest report said exports 'have been in a weak tone recently,' the first time the component was downgraded in 14 months, with the fall particularly marked in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 5,934 new cases
On Tuesday, Japan reported 83,353 new COVID-19 cases, down by some 46,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,306 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 6,458.4, compared with 10,855.6 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases fall week-on-week for sixth straight day
The number of severely ill patients under the metropolitan government's criteria fell by one from Sunday to 36, while 30 deaths linked to the virus were reported on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 23, 2023
Trapped in trash: Japan’s hidden hoarders
Behind closed doors, Japan has more houses filled with garbage than you might think — a phenomenon being exacerbated by shifting demographics and pandemic-induced social isolation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 5,110 new cases
Thirty-one COVID-19 deaths were newly confirmed in the capital, while the number of severe cases fell by four from Saturday to 37.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
Clubs rebuilding workplace camaraderie lost during pandemic isolation
Some companies have started subsidizing club expenses after finding worker activities beneficial for their business.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 79,033 cases, down by 53,000 from last week
The number of severe COVID-19 cases across the country rose by 10 from Friday to 683, while 319 deaths were reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2023
Some fret COVID-19 downgrade is too quick, fearing more infections
Restaurants, shop operators, travel agencies and airlines welcomed the decision to reclassify the coronavirus, with some even calling it overdue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 82,260 new cases
By prefecture, the daily total included 6,603 new cases in Tokyo, 5,824 in Osaka, 5,620 in Aichi, 4,396 in Kanagawa and 3,925 in Hyogo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
Japan to downgrade COVID classification as it seeks to 'live with the virus'
The downgrade is likely to happen in the spring and will mean an end to quarantine guidelines for COVID-19 patients. The government will also review border rules and mask recommendations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2023
With the end of ‘zero-COVID,’ when will Chinese tourists return to Japan?
A number of factors may stand in the way of a timely boost to the hospitality industry over Lunar New Year — from expensive flights to Japan's border rules for arrivals from China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
Kishida to encourage debate on COVID-19 classification downgrade
COVID-19 is currently categorized as equivalent to a Class 2 pathogen, such as tuberculosis and avian flu.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,719 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 8,956.6 compared with 14,476.3 from a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2023
Japan's lawmakers get OK to ditch masks during plenary session speeches
Ruling and opposition lawmakers agreed to install a plexiglass shield at the speaker’s podium aimed at preventing COVID-19 infection via aerosol transmission.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 9,187 new cases, down 7,500 from last week
The number of severe COVID-19 cases in the capital stood at 44, unchanged from Tuesday, while 30 new deaths were reported.

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