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COVID 19

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 18, 2022
Hospitals under siege show Hong Kong squandered COVID edge
Experts say officials failed to prepare for the virus's inevitable infiltration during previous periods of calm.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 18, 2022
Pandemic fatigue a challenge for Canada's Trudeau amid protests
A survey from last week said a third of Canadians think now is the time to lift all restrictions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
It's official: Japan eases entry restrictions for foreign students, business travelers and other nontourists
The move comes amid growing concerns over economic and reputational costs, and as Kishida indicates exiting the sixth wave.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 17, 2022
Japan cuts economic view for February as omicron rages on
The government's latest report said attention should be paid to a potential 'further increase in downside risks' from the spread of infections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 17, 2022
What Africa is doing to tackle its coronavirus vaccination gap
The reasons for the slow takeup range from a dearth of shots, vaccination sites, health personnel and syringes to hesitancy and complacency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
Children of teleworking parents given chance to see beyond negatives of work
A program has been launched to allow elementary school children to hear directly from workers in careers that interest them about how much adults like their jobs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2022
Beijing Olympics reports no new COVID-19 cases for the first time
'The daily COVID cases are falling, thanks to everyone strictly following the COVID prevention measures,' said Huang Chun, a top virus-control official.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 17, 2022
COVID-19 patients may have increased risk of developing mental health problems
A new study has found that people who had COVID-19 were 39% more likely to be diagnosed with depression and 35% more likely to be diagnosed with anxiety.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 17, 2022
DoorDash surges more than 30% on record-high order numbers
Despite COVID-19's fading threat, pandemic eating habits are sticking, indicating that the 'benefit of convenience is enduring.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 17, 2022
Spending on domestic tourism in 2021 lowest in 11 years
The number of domestic tourists in 2021 fell 9% to 267 million, also a record low, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 17, 2022
Hong Kong can’t live with the virus. It can’t stop it, either.
With hospital beds on sidewalks and testing lines winding through parks, the city's flailing response has exposed crucial weaknesses.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 17, 2022
Anthony Fauci says time to start 'inching' back toward normality
Fauci has said U.S. states are facing tough choices in their efforts to balance the need to protect their citizens from infections and growing pandemic fatigue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2022
Hong Kong to mass test whole city for COVID, local media say
The citywide testing will begin in early March and be conducted once a week for three weeks, though Hong Kong and the mainland are still discussing details.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 17, 2022
‘Ribbon’: Non unmasks pandemic frustrations in her first feature
The former “Amachan” actor's film was inspired by the frustration and anger of young people whose lives have come to a standstill because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2022
Japan's foreign arrivals down 61% in January due to COVID border controls
In the month, the largest number of arrivals came from India, with 2,100 people, followed by the United States with 1,800.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2022
Japan to shorten or drop quarantine requirements for most arrivals from March
The government is also expected to raise the cap on daily new entrants from overseas to 5,000 from the current 3,500.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 16, 2022
Despite ministry recommendation, some parents in Japan wary of COVID jabs for children
Vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 could start by the end of February, with the government recommending all children receive a shot, particularly those with underlying conditions.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 16, 2022
Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates
Jungyu014d events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport and recruiting new wrestlers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 16, 2022
Behind the fractious collaboration steering the Canada trucker protests
The protesters' disciplined and highly coordinated occupation has been orchestrated by a team of self-appointed leaders, some with military and right-wing organizing backgrounds.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 16, 2022
China’s Xi orders Hong Kong to tackle COVID surge by all means
The message came a day after Hong Kong announced it had no plans for a citywide lockdown, while acknowledging the omicron outbreak had overwhelmed officials' capacity to respond.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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