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COVID 19

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jul 19, 2021
Failure to learn from terrorism and disease hampered Japan's virus response
While Washington drew lessons from past incidents, enabling it to build a COVID-19 vaccine quickly, Tokyo allowed itself to fall behind.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2021
The many faces of Tokyo 2020’s charm offensive
Despite a lack of visitors and spectators at this year's Olympics, an army of volunteers aims to do their best and make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2021
Coco Gauff to miss Tokyo Games after testing positive for COVID-19
American Coco Gauff will not compete in the Tokyo Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19, the 17-year-old said on Sunday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2021
Has the world had enough of the Olympics?
The Olympics are an easy target for criticism, never more than now. Do they still matter? Or have they lost their way and strayed from whatever ideals they purport to embody?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2021
As Tokyo Games draw near, confusion reigns and COVID-19 spreads
Even before the Olympics begin, measures meant to ensure a “safe and secure” event that may have looked good on paper aren't faring so well in practice.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2021
COVID-19 still killing Americans faster than guns, cars and flu combined
After 10 weeks of global declines in COVID-19 deaths, the highly transmissible delta variant is driving a new uptick.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 18, 2021
‘Long COVID’ fears grow in U.K. as curbs end and delta surges
For about 1 million people across the U.K., COVID-19 didn't just go away. Instead it lingered, causing exhaustion, shortness of breath, cognitive issues and other health problems.
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JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021
IOC aware of Japan skepticism over Olympics but hopes home success will shift mood
'We ask and invite the Japanese people, humbly, to welcome and support the athletes from around the world,' IOC President Thomas Bach said.
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JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021
Japan's top COVID-19 adviser calls for new approach as restrictions become ineffective
Shigeru Omi believes that instead of restricting people's movement, Japan should focus more on taking advantage of its 'excellent science and technology” to halt the virus in its tracks.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2021
Europe gets tough on vaccinations as threats replace incentives
As governments across Europe push to get everyday life back to normal, the carrot-and-stick approach to inoculations is shifting more to the latter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2021
Asia’s air travel may take three years to recover from pandemic
The drawn-out timelines highlight the difficulties facing Asia and the likely consequences for jet fuel, a traditionally prized part of the oil products market.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2021
Sydney tightens lockdown as Australia's COVID-19 cases rise
The city ordered a shutdown of building sites, banned nonessential retail and threatened fines for employers who make staff come into the office.
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JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021
Nigerian Olympic delegate is first hospitalized visitor with COVID-19, report says
The individual, a nonathlete in their 60s, reportedly tested positive on Thursday evening at the airport with mild symptoms but was hospitalized because of age and pre-existing conditions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 17, 2021
Biden says social media ‘killing people’ with virus fiction
Biden's comments came shortly after the head of the CDC said the U.S. is seeing a 'pandemic of the unvaccinated” in parts of the country where inoculation rates are low.

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