Tag - covid-19

 
 

COVID 19

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2020
Karaoke masks and silent roller coasters coming to Japan in coronavirus era
Singing your heart out at karaoke boxes may never feel the same in Japan in the coronavirus era.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
Scientists hunt pandemic hot spots in race to test vaccines
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be waning. For vaccine developers, that could be a problem.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
WHO and other experts say no evidence of coronavirus losing potency
The comments came after an assertion on Sunday by a high-profile Italian doctor.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jun 2, 2020
Students and graduates launch multilingual website on COVID-19
A Kyodo article looks at a student initiative to help non-Japanese people in Tokyo understand what is going on with the novel coronavirus here.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
Distancing and masks cut coronavirus risk, largest review of evidence finds
Keeping at least 1 meter apart and wearing face masks and eye protection are the best ways to cut the risk of COVID-19 infection, according to the largest review to date of studies on the disease's transmission.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 1, 2020
Rich world's job crisis jolts money flows to millions
Lockdowns imposed by wealthy nations are severing a vital lifeline for many often vulnerable people around the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 1, 2020
Is the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic now behind us?
Fears of a flare-up in virus cases after lockdown haven't come to pass, though some caution is warranted.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 1, 2020
After fast-tracking Japanese COVID-19 drug, Russia to roll out 'game changer' next week
Russia will start administering its first approved antiviral drug to treat coronavirus patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it described as "a game changer" that should speed a return to normal economic life.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 1, 2020
South Korea unveils $62 billion ‘New Deal’ to reshape post-virus economy
The South Korean government unveiled a 76 trillion won ($62 billion) "New Deal" spending plan to reshape the economy in the aftermath of the pandemic after slashing its growth forecast for the year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020
Tokyo enters phase two of virus plan, but is governor moving too fast?
Phase two of the three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures kicked off on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020
Tokyo reports 13 COVID-19 cases Monday as capital further eases measures
The metropolitan government on Monday entered phase two of its three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures.

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