Tag - covid-19

 
 

COVID 19

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2020
China pressured EU to drop COVID-19 disinformation criticism, sources say
China sought to block a European Union report alleging that Beijing was spreading disinformation about the coronavirus outbreak, according to four sources and diplomatic correspondence reviewed by Reuters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 25, 2020
China sees more imported coronavirus cases despite restrictions
China's northwestern province of Shaanxi reported on Saturday seven new imported cases of the novel coronavirus, all in citizens returning home from Russia, even as domestic cases in the country were largely curbed.
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Apr 25, 2020
England suspends professional cricket until July 1
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Friday extended the suspension of the professional game in the country until July 1 due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 25, 2020
Rookie Rafael Nadal facing tough test at virtual Madrid Open
When discussing the favorites to win the Madrid Open the first name on most people's lips would usually be clay-court king Rafa Nadal. Things are a little different this year though.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 25, 2020
Triathlon's Grand Final will not take place in 2020
The World Triathlon Grand Final, scheduled for August in Edmonton, Alberta, will not take place in 2020, with restrictions due to the COVID-19 outbreak making it impossible for the event to take place according to organizers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 25, 2020
Where we want to go in Japan once this is all over
COVID-19 has put a pause on travel, but that doesn't mean we can't plan. The Japan Times' Escape page regulars write about where they want to go in Japan once we see the back of COVID-19.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 25, 2020
U.S. Navy wants to reinstate fired captain of coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier
In an extraordinary reversal, the U.S. Navy has recommended reinstating the fired captain of the coronavirus-hit aircraft carrier Theodore Roosevelt, whose crew hailed him as their hero for risking his job to safeguard their lives, officials said on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 25, 2020
Children of nurses in Japan excluded from day care over virus fears
The Education Ministry earlier this month urged schools to battle such prejudice, saying it could weaken the health care system.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2020
Human wisdom is needed to defeat the pandemic
The pandemic will come to an end. How we minimize the sacrifice is up to the wisdom of humankind.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2020
Tokyo logs 161 new coronavirus cases as city prepares for Golden Week
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 161 new COVID-19 infections on Friday, bringing the total number of cases in the capital to 3,733.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 24, 2020
Okinawa islanders conflicted over tourism amid virus pandemic
As more people in Tokyo and elsewhere were beginning to hole up at home during the coronavirus pandemic, others were venturing out to visit islands in Okinawa Prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2020
Gov. Koike urges Tokyo residents to step up social distancing for Golden Week
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike pressed residents Friday to step up social distancing efforts over the next two weeks after previous countermeasures produced unsatisfactory results.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 24, 2020
Mystery of India's lower death rates appears to defy coronavirus trend
Parts of India have recorded dramatic falls in mortality rates after a nationwide lockdown was imposed to fight the new coronavirus, suggesting there has not been an undetected surge in virus-related deaths.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2020
Coronavirus exposes dangers of age segregation
America's embrace of retirement communities and nursing homes has led to a unique vulnerability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2020
Pandemic data could be deadly for the old
Using biased data to allocate resources could perpetuate a high mortality rate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 24, 2020
Foreign students in Japan fear pandemic narrows job opportunities
As the outbreak continues to take a serious toll on Japan's economy, those hoping to find work here now fear they will be first to miss out.

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