Coronavirus
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New coronavirus cases exceed 2,000 in Japan
New coronavirus cases exceeded 2,000 nationwide on Wednesday, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun tally. ...
January 5, 2022
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623 new infections in Okinawa Pref., level not seen since August
NAHA — The Okinawa prefectural government announced Wednesday that it had confirmed 623 new cases of...
January 5, 2022
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Over 1,000 people infected with omicron variant in Japan
The cumulative number of people confirmed to be infected with the omicron variant of the novel coron...
January 4, 2022
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Tokyo, Okinawa log 3-month highs in virus cases, each over 100
Okinawa confirmed 130 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus on Monday, the same day Toky...
January 3, 2022
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Infections surge at U.S. military bases in Okinawa
NAHA — Seventy new coronavirus cases were confirmed Sunday among the U.S. military personnel and sta...
January 3, 2022
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‘Long COVID’ patients suffer as symptoms linger
Two years have passed since the first novel coronavirus infection was confirmed in the country in Ja...
January 3, 2022
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Tokyo logs 79 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Saturday that 79 new novel coronavirus cases had been co...
January 1, 2022
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Expert advice on avoiding holiday infections
Festive New Year’s activities, such as travel, parties and family gatherings, are feared to increase...
December 31, 2021
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80 coronavirus cases confirmed at U.S. base in Yamaguchi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The U.S. military said Wednesday that 80 new coronavirus cases have been confir...
December 30, 2021
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Japan residents heading home for 1st time in 2 years despite surge
Many people have begun traveling home for the New Year holidays amid the spread of the omicron coron...
December 30, 2021
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Japan health panel warns of rapid domestic omicron spread
The omicron variant of the novel coronavirus could spread rapidly, a health ministry advisory panel ...
December 29, 2021
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46 new cases in Tokyo; infections top 30 for 8th straight day
The Tokyo metropolitan government announced Tuesday that it had confirmed 46 new cases of coronaviru...
December 28, 2021
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Prime Minister’s Office shows ‘lack of coordination’ on COVID policy for entrance exams
The education ministry on Monday withdrew its coronavirus guidelines for university entrance examina...
December 28, 2021
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Municipalities relieved by eased criteria on omicron close contacts
Municipalities are breathing a sigh of relief at the government’s decision to narrow the definition ...
December 28, 2021
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Japan narrows definition of ‘close contacts’ on airplanes
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has narrowed its definition of people who were in close conta...
December 28, 2021
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