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Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 7, 2020
‘Escape from Tokyo’ hot topic in Japan as state of emergency looms
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TOKYO: With just hours left on Tuesday (Apr 7) before Japan imposes a state of emergency on Tokyo and six other prefectures to contain the coronavirus, the idea of leaving the capital, or “Escape from Tokyo,” swirled on social media. Though Japan’s outbreak remains small compared with some overseas, alarm over the steady rise of
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan to declare state of emergency for about a month: PM Abe
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TOKYO: Japan is to declare a state of emergency in Tokyo and six other prefectures as early as Tuesday (Apr 7) in a bid to stop the coronavirus, the prime minister said, with the government preparing a stimulus package to soften the economic blow. More than 3,500 people have tested positive for the coronavirus in
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan prepares for state of emergency over virus
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TOKYO: Japan’s government began preparing on Monday (Apr 6) for the declaration of a state of emergency over the outbreak of the new coronavirus, as infections spike in the capital Tokyo and elsewhere. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was expected to meet late Monday with a panel of experts advising the government on the global pandemic, with
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 6, 2020
Japan PM Shinzo Abe could declare state of emergency as early as Tuesday amid COVID-19 outbreak: Report
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TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will declare a state of emergency over COVID-19 as early as Tuesday (Apr 7) and will likely announce his plans to do so on Monday, the Yomiuri newspaper reported. Under a law revised in March to cover the coronavirus outbreak, the prime minister can declare a state of emergency
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 4, 2020
New York state COVID-19 toll spikes by record 630 deaths in single day: Governor
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NEW YORK: New York state’s death toll rose to 3,565 Saturday (Apr 4), the Governor Andrew Cuomo said, up from 2,935 the previous day, in the largest 24-hour jump recorded there. The state has now recorded 113,704 positive cases – 63,306 in New York City – just 6,000 short of hard-hit Italy’s total. Advertisement Advertisement New York
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
As Japan’s COVID-19 cases rise, Tokyo nudges PM Abe to declare state of emergency
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TOKYO: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike said on Friday (Apr 3) that Japan declaring a national state of coronavirus emergency would send a “strong message” that could help dodge an explosive outbreak, her most explicit nudge so far for the government to make the call. Amid growing clamour for tighter curbs on people’s movements to stem a
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 3, 2020
Australia grapples with coronavirus case tracing as state border controls bolstered
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SYDNEY: The leader of Australia’s most populous state, New South Wales, said on Friday (Apr 3) that authorities did not plan to impose further lockdown restrictions, despite concerns more coronavirus cases were emerging without a known source. New South Wales (NSW) remains the epicentre of the disease in Australia, although the rate of infection has
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
6-week-old newborn dies of coronavirus in US: State governor
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NEW YORK: A six-week-old infant has died of complications relating to COVID-19, the governor of the US state of Connecticut said on Wednesday (Apr 1), in one of the youngest recorded deaths from the virus. Governor Ned Lamont tweeted that the newborn was “brought unresponsive to a hospital late last week and could not be revived”.
Written by Gabriel HerveyApril 2, 2020
Six-week-old newborn dies of coronavirus in US: State governor
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NEW YORK: A six-week-old infant has died of complications relating to COVID-19, the governor of the US state of Connecticut said on Wednesday (Apr 1), in one of the youngest recorded deaths from the virus. Governor Ned Lamont tweeted that the newborn was “brought unresponsive to a hospital late last week and could not be revived.”
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 28, 2020
Jakarta extends state of emergency after surge in coronavirus cases
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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s capital Jakarta announced a two-week extension of its state of emergency following the nationwide surge in coronavirus cases, its governor said on Saturday. Anies Baswedan told reporters on a video conference call that the state of emergency, imposed on Mar 20 to try to slow the spread of the virus in Southeast Asia’s biggest city,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 27, 2020
Australian federal, state leaders meet to discuss coronavirus pandemic
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SYDNEY: Australian federal and state leaders will meet on Friday (Mar 27), the country’s prime minister said, amid growing expectations the largest states could enforce a wide-ranging lockdown to contain the coronavirus pandemic. Further fiscal support measures are also expected to be discussed in the meeting of the prime minister, state premiers and chief ministers,
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 26, 2020
Gunmen in Afghanistan kill 25 at Sikh complex, Islamic State claims responsibility
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KABUL: Gunmen and suicide bombers raided a Sikh religious complex in the Afghan capital of Kabul on Wednesday (Mar 25), killing 25 people before security forces killed all of the attackers, the government said. The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack in a statement, saying it was revenge for India’s treatment of Muslims
Written by Gabriel HerveyMarch 25, 2020
New Zealand PM Ardern declares state of emergency to tackle coronavirus
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WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Wednesday (Mar 25) declared a state of national emergency as the country prepared to go into a complete lockdown at midnight to combat the coronavirus outbreak. New Zealand’s cases of the coronavirus surged to 205 cases as the government imposed self-isolation for everyone, with all non-essential services,
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Commentary: Japan hasn’t declared a state of emergency over COVID-19. That’s bad news
OSAKA: A piece of shocking news came a day after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the reluctant announcement to delay the Tokyo Olympics. Last Wednesday (Mar 25), the city of Tokyo reported 41 new infections, more than double the 17 the day before. Among them, more than 10 were unlinked cases. Advertisement Advertisement In response