Tag - covid-19

 
 

COVID 19

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 5, 2022
COVID study gives ‘powerful’ clues to pandemic’s lasting impact
The research may help form a clearer definition of the enduring symptoms estimated to afflict as many as 5 million adults in the U.S. alone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2022
Japan's biggest COVID wave yet pushes medical system near to its limit
Despite data suggesting that many patients now only develop mild symptoms, the nation's health care system is strained more than ever before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2022
China's 'COVID zero' could last for years because it works for Xi
While questions persist about the reliability of Chinese data, the country has reported just 5,226 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, compared with more than 1 million in the U.S.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 3, 2022
Novak Djokovic likely to miss U.S. Open over COVID-19 vaccine status
The former world No. 1 said last week he was preparing for the U.S. Open as if he will be allowed to compete in the year's final Grand Slam despite not being vaccinated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
Japan learns to live with COVID-19 as locals flock to travel spots
Domestic travel is booming as people enjoy their first restriction-free summer since 2019 and as tight border rules keep away foreign visitors that typically crowd popular attractions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2022
Experts urge Japan to downgrade COVID to similar class as seasonal flu
Making it the equivalent of a Class V disease would affect which hospitals and clinics can treat patients, as well as the reporting of cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Cases in Tokyo fall week-on-week for second straight day
Tokyo confirmed 30,842 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, down by 751 a week before amid growing signs that the seventh wave of the virus may have peaked.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2022
Japan study shows protein in blood post-infection may predict COVID severity
Patients with particularly elevated levels of MYL9 are at greater risk of severe illness, Chiba University Hospital researchers have found.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2022
The best and worst airlines for flight cancellations
After laying off tens of thousands of pilots, flight crew, baggage handlers and security staff during the pandemic, the industry can't hire fast enough to keep up with demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2022
Japan's top airline ANA reports first net profit in 10 quarters
Relaxed COVID-19 measures and a falling yen both boosted demand for domestic and international travel.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New Tokyo cases down slightly from week before
Monday's daily tally of 21,958 was down by 429 cases from a week earlier, the first week-on-week decline in 13 days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 31,541 new cases, the 12th straight day of week-on-week rise
The seven-day average of new cases rose 31.1% from a week earlier to 32,177.6. There were 23 severely ill patients, down by one from Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 31, 2022
Inside the super-secure Swiss lab trying to stop the next pandemic
Spiez Laboratory was tasked last year by the WHO to be the first in a global network of high-security laboratories that will grow, store and share newly discovered microbes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 31, 2022
China's factory activity contracts unexpectedly in July as COVID flares up
The official manufacturing purchasing managers' Index fell to 49.0 in July from 50.2 in June, below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from growth.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 31, 2022
Biden’s COVID ‘rebound’ case keeps him at the White House again
Biden isn't experiencing symptoms after getting a positive rapid test, but will resume isolation at the White House.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 30, 2022
Digital nomads seek sun, sea and sustainability as remote work booms
Remote and flexible working has boomed since coronavirus lockdowns lifted, backed by a rising number of nations issuing digital nomad visas.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 33,466 new cases and 12 deaths
The deaths included eight people in their 80s, three people in their 90s and one person who was over 100 years old, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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