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HEALTH

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jun 3, 2020
Japan pushes homegrown coronavirus vaccines to secure supply
The government is concerned that foreign vaccines may be not widely available in the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
Japan approves safer, easier PCR virus test using saliva
The new method is expected to pose less of an infection risk to medical staff.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
Scientists hunt pandemic hot spots in race to test vaccines
The first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic may be waning. For vaccine developers, that could be a problem.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
WHO and other experts say no evidence of coronavirus losing potency
The comments came after an assertion on Sunday by a high-profile Italian doctor.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020
Distancing and masks cut coronavirus risk, largest review of evidence finds
Keeping at least 1 meter apart and wearing face masks and eye protection are the best ways to cut the risk of COVID-19 infection, according to the largest review to date of studies on the disease's transmission.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020
Japan starts coronavirus antibody tests on 10,000 people
The health ministry's check for 'herd immunity' involves 3,000 randomly selected residents 20 or older in each prefecture who agree to be tested.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 31, 2020
Testing on kids is a nervous next step on the way to a COVID-19 vaccine
There are many questions surrounding children’s role in the coronavirus pandemic but one thing is clear: they’ll need a vaccine, just like adults.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 30, 2020
How China tested 11 million people for the coronavirus in just two weeks
Wuhan is set to complete the testing of its entire population of 11 million as China pours massive resources into avoiding a resurgence of COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2020
Trump cutting U.S. ties with World Health Organization over virus
The United States will end its relationship with the World Health Organization over the body's handling of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, accusing the U.N. agency of becoming a puppet of China.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 29, 2020
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The death of 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura gives new impetus to discussions about cyberbullying.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 28, 2020
As Japan reopens, coronavirus testing slowed by red tape and staff shortages
Health ministry technocrats wanted to maintain a tight grip on information rather than cooperate with private institutions, critics say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 28, 2020
A year after stabbing spree, Kawasaki school remembers victims
A student and the father of another student were killed in the attack that also injured 18 others.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 28, 2020
Masks helped keep Japan's COVID-19 death toll low, says expert panel
The nation still needs to prevent a second wave, and that will involve testing and urging people to avoid risky situations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 28, 2020
Japan seeing fewer deaths than last year despite coronavirus, ministry data shows
Deaths across the nation fell 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2020 compared with an average of the period over the past five years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 26, 2020
More patients than beds in Mumbai as India faces surge in coronavirus cases
India's booming private hospitals have taken some of the strain off the underfunded public health network, but even private facilities are at risk of being overrun.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 26, 2020
Army and police enforce Indonesia's 'new normal' virus restrictions
Indonesia's military ordered the deployment of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and police on Monday to enforce rules on wearing masks and safe distancing after reports of people in the world's fourth-most populous nation flouting them.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2020
WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where coronavirus declining
Countries where coronavirus infections are declining could still face an "immediate second peak" if they let up too soon on measures to halt the outbreak, the World Health Organization said on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2020
Japan considers giving ¥200,000 per staff at hospitals treating COVID-19 patients
The health ministry is considering providing up to ¥200,000 ($1,900) for each medical worker at hospitals treating coronavirus patients across Japan, ministry sources said Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 24, 2020
COVID-19 patients not infectious after 11 days, Singapore study says
COVID-19 patients are no longer infectious after 11 days of getting sick even though some may still test positive, according to a new study by infectious disease experts in Singapore.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 23, 2020
Japan's advanced hospitals halting services to make room for coronavirus patients
At least a third of the 86 hospitals designated by the government for advanced treatment are being forced to partially suspend elective surgeries, emergency care and other services to make room for coronavirus patients, a survey shows.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
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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