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COVID 19

Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 27, 2020
As U.S. coronavirus cases hit new high, questions abound over whether deaths will follow
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has highlighted an apparent disconnect between rising cases and declining mortality as proof the COVID-19 pandemic is under control.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 27, 2020
A quick reopening, a surge in infections and a U.S. recovery at risk
When Texas reopened bars for the U.S.'s Memorial Day weekend last month, cooped-up millennials and Gen Zers took full advantage, flouting social distancing rules to pack clubs and pushing their credit card spending in the next two weeks back to 2019 levels.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2020
Heart, kidneys, pancreas: Scientists just starting to understand health effects of COVID-19
Besides respiratory issues, the virus that causes COVID-19 attacks many organ systems, in some cases causing catastrophic damage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 27, 2020
Japanese startup creates 'connected' face mask for coronavirus new normal
As face coverings become the norm amid the coronavirus pandemic, Japanese startup Donut Robotics has developed an internet-connected "smart mask" that can transmit messages and translate from Japanese into eight other languages.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2020
Daiichi Sankyo in talks with AstraZeneca on virus vaccine supply in Japan
Daiichi Sankyo Co. is in discussions to provide supplies of a potential coronavirus vaccine now being developed by AstraZeneca PLC and the University of Oxford for use in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2020
Japan's COVID-19 app reaches 4 million downloads in first week
Japan's COVID-19 contact-tracing app has been downloaded more than 4 million times since its launch a week ago as the government seeks to head off a second wave of infections now that businesses and schools have reopened.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2020
Japan’s structural problems exposed by COVID-19 crisis
A crisis exposes the contradiction inherent in a society in various forms. That is an important lesson from history. The confusion caused by the COVID-19 crisis has brought various problems of Japanese society into focus. But that also means an opportunity to drastically reform society in one go. It...
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 26, 2020
Africa's unsung army of women wage war on coronavirus
Front-line community health workers are often unpaid despite long being responsible for educating communities about safety and preventative practices.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jun 26, 2020
Evacuation plans for elderly and disabled people get rethink in pandemic
As municipalities continue to battle against the coronavirus, many people are readying themselves for worst-case scenarios.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jun 26, 2020
Waste center swamped as homebound Hokkaido residents declutter
The number of vehicles coming to the facility reached a high in May, with the site charging only u00a5140 to dispose of 10 kilograms of items.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jun 26, 2020
What will it take to achieve virus herd immunity and how close is Japan?
Tests on randomly selected people in Tokyo, Miyagi and Osaka prefectures showed an extremely low infection rate in all three locations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 26, 2020
Severe COVID-19 can damage the brain, preliminary study finds
A preliminary study of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 has found the disease can damage the brain, causing complications such as stroke, inflammation, psychosis and dementia-like symptoms in some severe cases.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2020
With coronavirus under control, Vietnam and New Zealand see different travel trends
Laura Douglas' tourism start-up, a farm surrounded by snow-tipped mountains in southern New Zealand, was attracting hundreds of mostly foreign visitors a month until the coronavirus pandemic brought it to a sudden halt in March.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2020
Coronavirus further widens India’s devastating gender gap
Women around the world have been hurt financially by the coronavirus outbreak, but the situation in India, where women suffer from a wide gender gap in employment, wages and education, is more precarious for them than almost anywhere else.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 26, 2020
Bank of Japan likely to cut economic forecasts again on COVID-19
The IMF now sees Japan's economy contracting more than first thought as it takes a 5.8 percent hit in 2020 from the virus.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.

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