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COVID 19

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,777 new cases
Japan confirmed 90,542 new cases nationwide on Saturday, with the daily count growing by some 10,000 from a week before.
JAPAN / Explainer
Nov 20, 2022
As 'twindemic' looms in Japan, here is what to do if you have a fever
This winter, the cause of flu-like symptoms could be the coronavirus, the flu or the respiratory syncytial virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 90,542 new cases as surge continues
Tokyo, meanwhile, confirmed 9,457 new cases, up by 1,436 from a week before, while Hokkaido saw 8,960.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 19, 2022
Will COVID boosters prevent another wave? Scientists aren’t so sure.
The shots may help vulnerable Americans dodge serious illness or death. But some experts believe boosters must be improved and are calling for a new strategy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2022
Why China won't cooperate on finding the origins of COVID-19
For Beijing, winning its u2018people's war' against the coronavirus by controlling the propaganda narrative is more important than learning the truth about the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022
In China’s Xinjiang, 'COVID zero' lockdown hits 100 days
Residents in the country's dry and mountainous far west have just marked 100 days of living under some of the toughest, and most strictly enforced pandemic measures in the world.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Five unusual COVID symptoms — and what to do about them
Many people know the telltale symptoms of a COVID-19 infection, but a tiny subset of people also develop less common symptoms.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to second-highest level as capital enters eighth wave
If new infections increase at the current pace, the seven-day average would reach around 12,300 by the end of this month, according to an estimate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2022
Opportunities for women return to Japan’s job market, but inequalities persist
The bulk of part-time and irregular jobs in Japan are performed by women, an imbalance that academics say must be addressed.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 17, 2022
Novak Djokovic cleared to compete in Australian Open in 2023
Australia's immigration minister, Andrew Giles, said Thursday he 'personally' intervened in a visa decision that opened the door for Djokovic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2022
COVID-19 lockdown chaos sets off a rare protest in a Chinese city
A lengthy lockdown and shortages of food prompted Guangzhou residents to take to the streets, a reflection of growing public frustration with China's 'COVID zero' policy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 10,114 new coronavirus cases
Hokkaido logged a fresh record high of 11,112 new cases on Wednesday, a day after its daily tally exceeded 10,000 for the first time ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 16, 2022
Markets’ magical thinking on China has extended to the BOJ
After tying themselves in knots over Xi Jinping's 'COVID zero' policy, it looks like investors are doing the same with Japan's central bank.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2022
The world finds itself on the cusp of a new era
The world has entered a new period of turbulence, and it remains to be seen what new rules and institutions will emerge from it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2022
Foreign visitors to Japan doubled in October on border reopening
The figure, which follows the lifting of COVID-19 entry restrictions on Oct. 11, is still down 80% from the same month in 2019 prior to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2022
COVID depression is real. Here’s what you need to know.
The risk of developing symptoms of depression remains high up to a year after you've recovered.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 16, 2022
Reports: Novak Djokovic to get visa for 2023 Australian Open
The former world No. 1's three-year ban can be overturned at the discretion of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's center-left government.

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.