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HEALTH

ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2020
South Korea reports fewest new coronavirus cases since Feb. 29 peak
South Korea on Monday reported its lowest number of new coronavirus cases, and the extended downward trend in daily infections since the peak on Feb. 29 has boosted hopes that Asia's largest outbreak outside China may be abating.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 23, 2020
Rui Hachimura participates in video collaboration with WHO
Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura is one of three NBA players who appear on a short video released on social media early Monday morning.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 23, 2020
In Japan and think you may have the coronavirus? Here's what to do
In Japan, navigating through the layers of bureaucracy to get tested for the new coronavirus can be difficult even for a Japanese speaker, with many passed from person to person and getting nowhere. Imagine what it would be like for a foreign resident or visitor.
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2020
U.K. scientists to track mutations in coronavirus and map its spread
U.K. scientists plan to track the spread of the new coronavirus and watch for emerging mutations by using gene sequencing to analyze the strains causing thousands of COVID-19 infections across the country, Britain said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 23, 2020
'We are at war': Spain seeks extended state of emergency as virus toll surges
The Spanish government sought on Sunday to extend until April 11 a state of emergency that it has imposed to try to control Europe's second-worst outbreak of coronavirus.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Mar 23, 2020
Whatever it takes: Ventilator industry enlists army in battle to save coronavirus patients
On March 6, Gianluca Preziosa, the head of an Italian ventilator maker, received an urgent request. The Italian authorities wanted his help for an all-out effort to meet a desperate need for ventilators.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2020
Lockdown: Nursing homes in Spain a vector for deadly coronavirus
Death arrived slowly at the nursing home where Chelo Megia works. Then it was everywhere.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2020
U.S. axed CDC expert job in China months before coronavirus outbreak
Several months before the coronavirus pandemic began, the Trump administration eliminated a key American public health position in Beijing intended to help detect disease outbreaks in China, Reuters has learned.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 22, 2020
For many in Japan, remote work during coronavirus outbreak is not an option
Remote work remains off-limits for many — in particular those engaged in occupations that require their physical presence in the workplace, such as cooks, hairdressers, taxi drivers and doctors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 22, 2020
Apparent false conviction brings Japan's justice system back into the spotlight
After already having served a 12-year prison sentence following her conviction for murdering a patient, former assistant nurse Mika Nishiyama, 40, is expected to finally be acquitted on March 31.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 22, 2020
Europe's desperate doctors now shielded by trash bags as equipment shortages continue
At some Spanish hospitals, doctors and nurses resort to taping garbage sacks to their arms to shield themselves while they work to save an avalanche of patients fighting for breath. They have run out of disposable coats.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2020
As mask supplies dwindle, Japanese bra maker offers support where it's most needed
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, one company is taking a unique approach to easing the shortage of masks in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 21, 2020
Infections in Osaka and Hyogo projected to hit 3,300 by April 3
The health ministry sees coronavirus patients in the two neighboring prefectures spiking to 3,374 between March 28 and April 3.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 21, 2020
U.S. senators defend selling shares before coronavirus crash
Two Republican senators defended themselves on Friday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for selling substantial amounts of stocks before the coronavirus-induced market meltdown and after closed-door briefings on the outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 20, 2020
Japan was expecting a coronavirus explosion. Where is it?
While there have been disruptions caused by school closures, life continues as normal for much of the population.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys and flying squirrels
An employee at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Center in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo bags, tags and organizes thousands of items.
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.

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