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Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 22, 2020
Thousands flock to see Olympic flame in Japan despite COVID-19 fears
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SENDAI: Tens of thousands of people flocked to a cauldron with the Olympic flame in northeastern Japan over the weekend despite concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. The flame arrived in Japan to a scaled-down welcoming ceremony on Friday as doubts grew over whether the 2020 Tokyo Olympics will go ahead on schedule as the deadly virus
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
South Korea, China, Japan to discuss COVID-19 response
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SEOUL: The foreign ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will hold a video conference on Friday (Mar 20) to discuss cooperation on the COVID-19 pandemic, Seoul’s foreign ministry said, amid growing concerns about a global spread and imported cases. The ministers are expected to share information on the outbreaks in their countries and discuss ways to prevent
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 20, 2020
Japan welcomes Olympic flame as doubts swirl over Games
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TOKYO: The Olympic flame arrives in Japan on Friday (Mar 20), with what should have been a joyous celebration dramatically downscaled as doubts grow over whether the Tokyo Games can go ahead during the coronavirus pandemic. Organisers have already taken the “heartbreaking” decision to pare back events surrounding the torch relay, as the world battles
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 19, 2020
Japan panel may advise relaxation of virus controls for some regions: Report
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TOKYO: An expert panel guiding Japan’s coronavirus response may advise a relaxation of controls in regions that have not seen outbreaks, broadcaster NHK reported on Thursday (Mar 19), as the hard hit northern island of Hokkaido prepared to end its state of emergency. The infectious disease experts, due to meet Thursday evening, were expected to
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
In Nagoya, scramble for hospital beds shows coronavirus challenge for ageing Japan
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TOKYO: Hospitals in Nagoya city in Japan’s industrial heartland have more coronavirus patients than they can treat, forcing transfers to nearby areas and offering a glimpse of the challenges the outbreak poses for a country with a huge elderly population. Japan has closed schools and canceled public events, which experts say has helped prevent an
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
Japan identifies 15 coronavirus clusters
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TOKYO: Japan’s health ministry said it has identified 15 clusters of coronavirus infections around the country. The biggest cluster was in the Osaka area, with more than 50 infections centred around a music venue, according to a document on the ministry’s website. It was initially reported by Kyodo news. Advertisement Advertisement The prefectures of Hokkaido,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 16, 2020
COVID-19: Stay-home notices for all travellers entering Singapore from ASEAN countries, Japan, UK, Switzerland
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SINGAPORE: People who enter Singapore with recent travel history to ASEAN countries, Japan, Switzerland or the United Kingdom will be issued with a 14-day stay-home notice. This will take effect from 11.59pm on Monday (Mar 16) and applies to all travellers, including Singapore residents, long-term pass holders and short-term visitors, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 15, 2020
New Japan coronavirus cases include 14 returnees on charter flights from China: Report
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TOKYO: The number of coronavirus infections in Japan rose to 1,484 on Sunday (Mar 15), increasing by a faster pace than the previous day, public broadcaster NHK reported. The total number of infections includes 697 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 14 returnees on charter flights from China, according to NHK data. Advertisement Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 14, 2020
Japan PM says no need to declare emergency due to coronavirus
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TOKYO: Japan’s coronavirus outbreak is not at a stage that requires the government to declare an emergency, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Saturday (Mar 14). Abe, who made the comment at a news conference in Tokyo, also said that experts have concluded that Japan has not seen an explosive rise in coronavirus cases. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 11, 2020
Japan had 59 new coronavirus cases Tuesday, biggest one-day rise: Report
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TOKYO: Japan had 59 new cases of coronavirus infection on Tuesday (Mar 10), the biggest one-day rise since the start of the outbreak, public broadcaster NHK said. Total infections have risen to 1,278 cases, including 696 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship and 14 returnees on charter flights from China, according to NHK data. Advertisement
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 10, 2020
Japan readies ‘state of emergency’ COVID-19 measures
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TOKYO: Japan’s government on Tuesday (Mar 10) approved draft “state of emergency” measures that would allow authorities to keep people inside and commandeer buildings for hospitals. If approved by parliament, the draft Bill would give Prime Minister Shinzo Abe the power to declare a state of emergency and impose drastic measures but Tokyo stressed that the
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Japan politician apologises for auctioning face masks
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TOKYO: A Japanese politician apologised on Monday (Mar 9) after he made US$86,000 auctioning face masks online as the country deals with a shortage during the new coronavirus outbreak. Hiroyuki Morota, a member of the Shizuoka prefecture assembly and owner of an import firm, defended his decision in a televised press conference but conceded that
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 9, 2020
Japan PM Shinzo Abe to alter law to allow emergency declaration over COVID-19 outbreak
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TOKYO: Japan is set this week to revise a law allowing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to declare a formal state of emergency over the coronavirus, if needed, as Abe faces persistent criticism for his handling of the outbreak ahead of the Tokyo Olympic Games. In perhaps his biggest test since returning to office in 2012,
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Commentary: Japan really needs to get cracking on coronavirus testing
OSAKA: World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference on Monday (Mar 16): “We have a simple message to all countries: Test, test, test.” Although his words were not directed at any particular country, it seemed a message well-tailored to Japan. Advertisement Advertisement Just two days ago, after coming under tremendous pressure