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COVID 19

Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2021
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine protection wanes, makes case for booster
Moderna on Sept. 1 submitted its application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration seeking authorization for a booster shot.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2021
Japan visitors down 99% in August from 2019 as border controls kept
By country, visitors from the United States accounted for the highest number at 3,000 in August, followed by 2,400 from China and 1,800 from France.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 15, 2021
Priciest food since 1970s poses big challenge for governments
Whether for bread or rice governments across the world know that rising food costs can come with a political price. The dilemma is whether they can do enough to prevent having to pay it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2021
The explanation for seemingly irrational COVID-19 behavior
Before the vaccines came along, it made great sense to enforce masking norms. If infections could be shifted into the future, a vaccinated citizenry would be much better protected.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 15, 2021
Coronaviruses jump from animals to humans 400,000 times annually, study claims
Infections involving viruses related to COVID-19 shows the ongoing pandemic threat, according to work by EcoHealth Alliance and Duke-NUS Medical School that is pending peer review.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2021
Under-60s in Japan made up greater share of COVID-19 deaths as delta spread
Through the fifth wave of the pandemic those age 59 or under accounted for 20.6% of COVID-19 deaths, with the rate jumping more than fivefold compared with early February.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2021
Japan's virus wave shows just how far digitalization of schools still has to go
Japanese schools have long relied on conventional teaching methods, and an abrupt shift to remote learning has revealed how many are still wedded to them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 15, 2021
China's factory and consumer sectors stumble on COVID-19 disruptions
'Policymakers will face a dilemma in terms of how to respond to a situation like this.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2021
Contaminants found in Pfizer vaccine in cities near Tokyo and Osaka
All three cities did not use doses containing foreign matter but continued using doses that were not contaminated.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2021
Putin to self-isolate amid COVID-19 cases in Kremlin circles
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia's leader is 'absolutely healthy” but will avoid in-person meetings for 'some time.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 14, 2021
The hospital conundrum: Why Tokyo’s health system is overflowing with COVID-19 patients
Many hospitals — both those that are private as well as some nationally managed institutions — have been slow to set aside beds for infected patients.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 14, 2021
Pandemic-hit travel agency JTB sells Tokyo headquarters to raise funds
The major travel agency is attempting to weather the COVID storm as it posted a record net loss of u00a5105.2 billion in the year ended March.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2021
Japan to donate 1.3 million more AstraZeneca vaccine doses to Taiwan and Asian neighbors
Taiwan will get 500,000 more doses, bringing Japan's total donation to the island to 3.9 million, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 14, 2021
Japan needs a strategy for economic growth in the post-virus era
The country's financial stability faces challenges from a global perspective, especially regarding overseas investments.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2021
Japan overtakes U.S. in first vaccinations despite starting months later
Japan has given first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to 63.6% of its population, surpassing the U.S. in the proportion of those who have had at least one shot.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 14, 2021
The U.K.’s bizarre $1.7 billion vaccine rug-pull
The British government abruptly canceled its supply contract, having found Valneva in breach of its obligations without specifying how — something Valneva contests.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 14, 2021
Blue Jackets replace assistant coach who refuses vaccine
The team announced that it has promoted Steve McCarthy from the Cleveland Monsters to replace Sylvain Lefebvre, whose decision runs afoul of new NHL protocols.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2021
Most people don’t need COVID-19 vaccine booster, scientists say
Governments would be better served to focus on immunizing the unvaccinated and to wait for more data on which boosters would be most effective and at what doses, the experts said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 14, 2021
WTA moves 2021 finals from Shenzhen to Guadalajara
Canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the event is the latest to be relocated outside of Asia by the WTA.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 14, 2021
Gymnastics world championships in Kitakyushu to allow spectators
With COVID-19 infections declining in the area, organizers are planning to let fans attend the artistic and rhythmic gymnastics events in late October.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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