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COVID 19

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2022
Novavax’s COVID vaccine gets U.S. nod as latest tool against the coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval makes Novavax's shot the first vaccine authorized for adults that mimics the protein that the coronavirus uses to enter cells.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Daily cases top 90,000 in Japan for first time since Feb. 17
The daily figure in Tokyo grew by 8,537 from a week earlier to 16,878, marking a week-on-week increase for the 26th straight day.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022
Hong Kong may ease COVID restrictions by November for bank executives' summit
The city doesn't need to follow mainland China's tough COVID-19 policies because it enjoys some degree of freedom under the 'one country, two systems' principle, an official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
LDP heavyweight Taro Kono tests positive for COVID-19
The LDP public relations chief reportedly attended the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which was held in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022
Xi’s COVID authoritarianism meets red line at vaccine mandates
China's first attempt at a vaccine mandate was abruptly scrapped last week within days of it being announced by municipal officials in Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2022
WHO warns COVID-19 pandemic 'nowhere near over'
'The virus is running freely and countries are not effectively managing the disease burden based on their capacity,' the organization's leader said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan tourism drive delayed as cases top 76,000
The nationwide number of new cases more than doubled from a week earlier amid signs Japan is undergoing a seventh wave of infections.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic hopes to play in Australian Open next year
Djokovic won the Australian Open, French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2021 but was unable to defend his Melbourne Park crown due to his refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 12, 2022
Japan enters seventh virus wave — but no limits needed, panel head says
Shigeru Omi said the latest wave is likely fueled by the spread of the BA.5 subvariant, but added that movement restrictions are not needed if 'everyone does what they can do.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 6,231 new cases, doubling again week-on-week
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 8,054, compared to 3,380 a week before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2022
South Korea's Yoon suspends informal media briefings, citing COVID-19
The end of the free-wheeling briefings, which broke with years of tradition, also comes amid growing questions over scandal and party turmoil.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2022
Hundreds protest against corruption in central China
Hit hard by the country's economic slowdown, some banks in Henan province have frozen all cash withdrawals, leaving small savers without funds and sparking sporadic demonstrations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2022
Shanghai health officials say new omicron subvariant found
The omicron COVID-19 variant found in Shanghai's financial district of Pudong on Friday was linked with a case from overseas, a health official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 9,482 new cases
New cases in the capital on Sunday were up by 5,694 from a week before, marking a week-on-week rise for the 23rd straight day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 9,716 new cases as upward trend continues
According to the metropolitan government, the seven-day average of new infections in the capital stood at 6,746.4, up 129% from a week before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 8, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,777 new infections as case numbers rise for 21st day
The recent increase is believed to be led by the spread of the highly contagious BA.5 omicron variant.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2022
Boris Johnson finally admits defeat
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson steps down as the latest scandal to rock 10 Downing Street was one too many.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2022
Japan's household spending slips again as chip shortage hits consumers
Households are also facing pressure from the yen's sharp decline that is pushing up prices of imported fuel and food.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2022
Hong Kong’s hotel quarantine system buckles under China demand
Monthly mainland Chinese arrivals at Hong Kong airport jumped nearly 11,000% between April and June to 30,222 — accounting for one-third of airport passengers last month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 7, 2022
Japan panel moves to aid domestic vaccine development for eight infectious diseases
The panel chose the diseases based on the availability of effective vaccines and human-to-human transmissibility.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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