Tag - covid-19

 
 

COVID 19

Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 8, 2020
U.S. exit from WHO over claims of China influence to take effect in July 2021
The United States will leave the World Health Organization on July 6, 2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, after receiving notification of the decision by President Donald Trump, who has accused the agency of becoming a puppet for China during the coronavirus pandemic.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 7, 2020
LDP cancels annual convention for first time
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday decided to cancel its annual convention for the first time since its formation in 1955, with no end in sight to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2020
'Several' coronavirus cases detected at U.S. Futenma base in Okinawa
The U.S. Marines in Okinawa said Tuesday that it has detected “several” cases of COVID-19 infections at the contentious U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma in the prefecture.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 7, 2020
Moderna spars with U.S. scientists over COVID-19 vaccine trials
As the United States accelerates the search for a coronavirus vaccine, tensions have erupted between government scientists and Moderna Inc., one of the leading developers, it has been learned.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2020
JR East to consider time-of-day fare system
The study comes in response to a drop in the number of passengers and changes in lifestyles following the novel coronavirus crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2020
Tokyo reports 106 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, exceeding 100 for sixth day
Recent cases involve a growing number of young people in their 20s and 30s, many of them being traced back to nightlife destinations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2020
'Horrifying' new U.S. rules on online college courses leave Japanese students in limbo
Depart the country or transition to another college if classes are moved entirely online, new Trump administration regulations say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2020
Japan's foreign student digs likely to survive — and thrive — after pandemic
Investors believe demand in housing market is here to stay, with Japan widely expected to remain an appealing option for those from abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2020
Nissan secures ¥832.6 billion to shore up position amid pandemic
Japan's No. 2 automaker is struggling to recover profitability after posting its first annual loss in 11 years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 7, 2020
WHO reviewing report urging new guidance over airborne spread of coronavirus
In an open letter to the WHO, 239 scientists outlined evidence they say shows floating virus particles can infect people who breathe them in.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2020
Brazil's Bolsonaro undergoing coronavirus test after showing symptoms
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is undergoing another test for COVID-19 after showing symptoms of the virus.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 6, 2020
Die in detention or at home? U.S. pandemic forces cruel choice on asylum-seekers
Lawyers, advocates, detainees and their family members say the risks of contracting COVID-19 inside detention facilities have driven people to seek deportation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2020
A more humane post-pandemic social contract
There's reason to hope that the COVID-19 crisis will catalyze a shift toward more just societies
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 6, 2020
Japan restaurateur looks to AI-based management to stay ahead of curve in virus-battered industry
Entrepreneur sees a chance for AI-based program to thrive if industry abandons its low-margin, high-turnover business model.

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