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HEALTH 3

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 13, 2022
G20 unveils global pandemic fund to avoid repeat of COVID-19
The World Bank will manage the G20 fund to address future COVID-19 pandemics, drawing commitments from more than 20 counties, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2022
Takeda to seek Japan approval for dengue vaccine
The firm's CEO said Takeda will prioritize regulatory approval in endemic countries, and that it will later seek approval in Japan to make it available for travelers.
Japan Times
LIFE
Nov 12, 2022
Can't sleep? Drinkable aids are booming in Japan
The demand for beverages that claim to help with sleep and alleviate stress is so high that some companies are having trouble making enough product.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan reports nearly 75,000 cases as eighth wave fears grow
By prefecture, Hokkaido reported the largest number of new infections, at 7,911, followed by 7,899 in Tokyo, 4,621 in Kanagawa, 3,985 in Aichi and 3,922 in Saitama.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2022
Half a million U.K. workers drop out of workforce, citing long-term illness
The increase in long-term sickness started in 2019, before the pandemic, before rising sharply by 363,000 between early 2020 and the three months to the end of August 2022.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 11, 2022
Repeat COVID-19 is riskier than first infection, study finds
Reinfected patients had a more than doubled risk of death and a more than tripled risk of hospitalization compared with those who were infected with COVID-19 just once, the study showed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,969 new cases as daily tally continues rise
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 6,636.6, compared to 4,699.9 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo records 9,012 new cases as nationwide uptick continues
Hokkaido reported 9,545 new infections, hitting a daily record high for the northernmost prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,665 cases, rising by 2,000 week-on-week
The seven-day average of new cases came to 6,072.4 compared to 4,022.1 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 3,489 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 5,766, compared with 3,762.4 a week earlier.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 7, 2022
Pfizer’s Paxlovid anti-viral seen to lower long-COVID risk in study
Taking the oral medication within five days of testing positive for a SARS-CoV-2 infection was linked to a 26% lower risk of lingering post-viral complications, researchers found.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 5, 2022
Study shows new booster improves protection for older people, Pfizer says
U.S. officials are hoping that the encouraging results will improve what has so far been a dismal public response to the retooled shots.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Nov 5, 2022
Japanese bra-makers place bigger spotlight on smaller sizes
Japanese women's breast sizes are increasing, but undergarment options for those on the smaller side remain low.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 32,919 new cases
Meanwhile, the seven-day average of new infections in Tokyo climbed 33.7% week on week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 6,346 new cases in significant rise
The number of new COVID-19 cases in Tokyo rose by 1,999 from a week before to 6,346 on Wednesday, marking a week-on-week rise for the 11th straight day.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 2, 2022
Blood test that spots concussions in 15 minutes makes emergency room debut
After more than a decade of research, the Abbott Laboratories test is being used for the first time in a real-world setting to evaluate patients at Tampa General Hospital in Florida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases rise week-on-week for tenth straight day
The seven-day average of new cases came to 4,022.1, compared with 3,286.6 a week earlier.

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