Tag - covid-19

 
 

COVID 19

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2021
Many Japanese university students say life not fulfilling amid pandemic
Lethargy, lack of motivation and concern for the future are troubling the nation's students, according to a recent poll.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 24, 2021
Australia to host rest of Rugby Championship after COVID-19 disruptions
Organizers had originally weighed whether to move games to South Africa or Britain amid lockdowns and tightening travel curbs in Australia and New Zealand.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2021
Japan turns to antibody cocktails as 'new weapon' in fight against pandemic
The government has widened the use of the drug Ronapreve, but some doctors say it needs to go further and make it available to patients isolating at home too.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2021
In Japan, college students attending virtual classes struggle with isolation
Recent data has shown the havoc the pandemic is wreaking on the mental health of young people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2021
Scott Morrison urges Australians to exit COVID-19 ‘cave’ when shots rise
Morrison said in an interview Tuesday that a jump in cases was not a reason to delay reopening.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2021
Chip supplies to take new hit as COVID-19 surges in Malaysia
In recent years Malaysia has emerged as a major center for chip testing and packaging, but numbers of COVID-19 infections are soaring in the country and putting operations at risk.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 24, 2021
Dying in the name of vaccine freedom
In Arkansas, many are choosing personal liberty over vaccination — at a heavy cost.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2021
Japan weighs how to reopen schools amid delta's dominance
There has been a surge in clusters of infections during club activities and at cram schools over the summer break, but the government is reluctant to issue nationwide school closure notices.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021
China hits zero COVID-19 cases with month of draconian curbs
It's been just over a month, and China has once again squelched COVID-19, bringing its local cases down to zero.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021
Self-isolating patients struggle in Indonesia's COVID-19 battle
The delta variant has hit the country hard, with newly confirmed cases up by 12 times from around 5,000 daily in early June to almost 60,000 in mid-July.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 23, 2021
Should you vaccinate your children against COVID-19? Here's what to consider.
The coronavirus affects younger people differently. Here are several factors to help you decide whether your child should get the shots.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021
New Zealand to extend lockdown as delta outbreak grows
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said her government plans to 'stamp out” the current outbreak, which on Monday grew by 35 new cases to 107.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 23, 2021
A COVID-19 booster is the privilege scientists say will curb delta
Some experts say that bolstering antibody levels with an extra dose of vaccine may enable the immune system to swiftly block the variant.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2021
Taiwan's Tsai Ing-wen leads way with first domestic COVID-19 shot
The president gave her personal stamp of approval as the island began rolling out the contested shot, which critics say had a rushed approval.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2021
Tokyo weighs use of Summer Games venues as temporary medical facilities
Medical experts have pushed for the temporary use of facilities owned by the Tokyo government, such as the Tokyo Aquatics Centre, site of swimming competitions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2021
Number of private lodgings in Japan falls with demand lost due to virus
As of July 12, there were 18,578 registered vacation rental homes and apartments, compared with a peak of 21,385 in April 2020, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 22, 2021
Private sector key to the success of Japan's digital agency
In order to breathe life into the agency, it is necessary to break away from longstanding bureaucratic practices.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 22, 2021
The vaccinated are worried and scientists don’t have answers
Absent clear public health messaging, vaccinated Americans are left confused about how to protect themselves as cases grow.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 22, 2021
Here’s how to treat COVID-19 vaccine side effects
There's no guarantee that you'll experience side effects from your COVID-19 vaccination, but it doesn't hurt to be prepared for them anyway.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Aug 21, 2021
Tokyo Paralympic success all depends on COVID-19 control, says IPC head
As was the case with the Olympics, the Paralympics will be staged with Tokyo under a COVID-19 state of emergency, with people being asked to stay home.

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