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HEALTH

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases fall week-on-week for sixth straight day
The number of severely ill patients under the metropolitan government's criteria fell by one from Sunday to 36, while 30 deaths linked to the virus were reported on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 23, 2023
Trapped in trash: Japan’s hidden hoarders
Behind closed doors, Japan has more houses filled with garbage than you might think — a phenomenon being exacerbated by shifting demographics and pandemic-induced social isolation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2023
For China, it's the ordinary people who pose the greatest risk
In times of crisis, such as the COVID pandemic, Chinese leaders are so terrified of public panic that they view the people as the actual source of the crisis at hand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2023
China COVID-19 deaths exceed 12,600 in week before Lunar New Year
There were 12,658 COVID-19-linked deaths at hospitals between Jan. 13 and 19, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2023
Workplace friendships are worth the awkwardness
Research suggests forging personal connections at work matters more than financial success.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 82,260 new cases
By prefecture, the daily total included 6,603 new cases in Tokyo, 5,824 in Osaka, 5,620 in Aichi, 4,396 in Kanagawa and 3,925 in Hyogo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2023
Power conservation may lead to higher mortality risk, study claims
Researchers estimated that about 7,710 people died prematurely in Japan each year during energy savings campaigns in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,719 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 8,956.6 compared with 14,476.3 from a week earlier.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 19, 2023
Canada’s new guidelines for alcohol say ‘no amount’ is healthy
The new guidelines depart from the specific drink limits called for in other Western countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 19, 2023
China masses take COVID battle into own hands as Xi sits back
The past six weeks have forced citizens to suddenly figure out how to survive the pandemic on their own.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 19, 2023
COVID immunity lasts at least a year after infection plus shots, study says
The combination prevented more than 97% of severe disease or hospitalization for up to 12 months after infection or initial immunization.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 9,187 new cases, down 7,500 from last week
The number of severe COVID-19 cases in the capital stood at 44, unchanged from Tuesday, while 30 new deaths were reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 11,120 new cases, 28 deaths
On Monday, the daily number of new cases across Japan came to 52,622, down by about 40,000 from a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 4,433 new cases
Tokyo reported 4,433 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, down by 3,766 week on week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 16, 2023
Japan opposition party lawmaker Hakase Suidobashi resigns
The comedian-turned-politician of Reiwa Shinsengumi had stopped his political activities in October last year after being diagnosed with depression.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 16, 2023
In China, no easy way to get Pfizer's COVID drug Paxlovid
Beijing has acknowledged that supplies are still insufficient to meet demand, even as millions of courses of the treatment were shipped to the country recently.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2023
Japan marks three years since first COVID case
With experts saying that the mortality rate for omicron is lower than that of seasonal influenza, the government is currently discussing reviewing the classification of COVID-19.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 15, 2023
China’s 60,000 COVID-19 death toll spurs calls for more data
China COVID-19 surge since December has spurred concern about variants; WHO chief stresses importance of transparency.

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