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HEALTH 3

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2020
More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with coronavirus symptoms, data shows
More than 2,200 Indonesians have died with acute symptoms of COVID-19 but were not recorded as victims of the disease, a Reuters review of data from 16 of the country's 34 provinces showed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 28, 2020
WHO chief says pandemic 'far from over,' expressing worry about children
The coronavirus pandemic is "far from over" and is still disrupting normal health services, especially life-saving immunization for children in the poorest countries, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2020
Shionogi to develop coronavirus vaccine, with trials eyed for this year
Shionogi & Co. said Monday it will develop a vaccine for the novel coronavirus with the aim of starting clinical trials this year.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2020
COVID-19 has taken us from FOMO to ROMO
With everyone at home, the fear of missing out turns into the reality of missing out. That's some relief.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2020
Tokyo reports 39 new cases on Monday, for lowest daily tally in nearly a month
Tokyo confirmed 39 new COVID-19 infections on Monday, marking the lowest in nearly a month, according to the metropolitan government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2020
Osaka to keep shaming pachinko parlors defying virus shutdown requests
The continued operation of some noisy gambling halls is a conspicuous reminder of limits on the government's ability to “lock down” cities with requests rather than orders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 26, 2020
Afghan men reject social distancing for religious gathering amid coronavirus
Afghan authorities are struggling to implement lockdowns to prevent the spread of the coronavirus in a province bordering Iran where the outbreak is widening due to an influx of Afghan returnees and men refusing to adhere to social distancing. Herat, the country's third largest city and a bustling province...
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2020
U.S. reels toward meat shortages and the world may be next
Plant shutdowns are leaving the U.S. dangerously close to meat shortages as coronavirus outbreaks now spread to suppliers across the Americas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2020
China says all coronavirus patients in Wuhan have now been discharged
The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the global coronavirus pandemic began, now has no remaining cases in its hospitals, a health official told reporters on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2020
Data show huge drops in urban traffic as Japan weighs state of emergency extension
Data showed that foot traffic Sunday afternoon in major urban areas across all 47 prefectures was 50 to 80 percent lower compared with figures from those areas in January and February.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2020
Tokyo records just 72 coronavirus cases Sunday, in lowest daily figure since April 1
Tokyo confirmed 72 new COVID-19 infections Sunday, the first time in 13 days that the number of cases fell into double digits, the metropolitan government reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 26, 2020
Singapore races to build beds for COVID-19 patients as cases surge
Singapore is rapidly building bed space for coronavirus patients in cavernous exhibition halls and other temporary facilities as it faces a surge in cases, mainly among its large community of low-paid migrant workers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2020
Countries and companies risk billions in race for coronavirus vaccine
Governments, charities and Big Pharma firms are making huge bets with extraordinarily low odds of success.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Commentary
Apr 26, 2020
In the fight against COVID-19, neighborhood associations could be Japan's ace in the hole
For all their faults, Japan's neighborhood associations also help build community solidarity — a resource that will be sorely needed in the months to come.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2020
Home trampoline sales jump as Japanese look to stay fit during pandemic
With the coronavirus forcing people to stay cooped up at home, often with young children bouncing off the walls, the need for ways to stay fit and active has never been stronger.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2020
Nearly 60 more cases on Costa Atlantica in Nagasaki bring cruise ship's virus tally to 148
No passengers were aboard, but will Nagasaki health officials see a repeat of the Diamond Princess quarantine saga?
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 25, 2020
WHO says you may catch the coronavirus more than once
Catching COVID-19 once may not protect you from getting it again, according to the World Health Organization.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 25, 2020
Mental strength essential for athletes during period of uncertainty caused by coronavirus
Even during the coronavirus crisis it's business as usual for Hayato Suzuki, a certified mental coach who helps amateur and professional athletes learn psychological techniques to get the most out of their physical abilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2020
In latest policy shift, health ministry moves to secure hotel rooms for mild COVID-19 patients
In another change in pandemic policy, the health ministry is soliciting hotels for mild or asymptomatic COVID-19 patients so the prefectures can secure accommodations to assist their recovery.
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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