TOKYO: An experimental treatment from Shionogi & Co Ltd has shown rapid clearance of the virus that causes COVID-19, … [Read more...] about Japan’s Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus
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Japan’s record COVID-19 deaths mount in wave estimated to last until April
TOKYO: Japan set a new record for daily deaths from COVID-19 in a wave of Omicron-fuelled fatalities that a … [Read more...] about Japan’s record COVID-19 deaths mount in wave estimated to last until April
Japan’s COVID-19 surge shows signs of peaking as curbs extended
TOKYO: Japan's biggest wave of COVID-19 cases to date is showing signs of peaking though authorities are extending virus … [Read more...] about Japan’s COVID-19 surge shows signs of peaking as curbs extended
Japan’s serious COVID-19 cases climb to 4 month high; record infections
TOKYO: Japan's serious COVID-19 cases crossed 1,000 for the first time in four months, data showed on Friday (Feb 4), as the … [Read more...] about Japan’s serious COVID-19 cases climb to 4 month high; record infections
Japan’s Osaka and two more regions expected to request COVID-19 measures
TOKYO: Japan's western prefecture of Osaka and two neighbouring regions are expected to join in a widening declaration of … [Read more...] about Japan’s Osaka and two more regions expected to request COVID-19 measures
Japan’s Osaka to set new daily record with 6,000 COVID-19 cases: Kyodo
TOKYO: Japan's western prefecture of Osaka will record about 6,000 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday (Jan 18), the Kyodo … [Read more...] about Japan’s Osaka to set new daily record with 6,000 COVID-19 cases: Kyodo
Japan’s Kyoto, Fukuoka prefectures find new Omicron COVID-19 cases
TOKYO: Japan's Kyoto and Fukuoka prefectures detected new infections involving the Omicron coronavirus variant, including … [Read more...] about Japan’s Kyoto, Fukuoka prefectures find new Omicron COVID-19 cases
Japan’s record US$940 billion budget may help COVID-19 hit economy, fiscal discipline in doubt
TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approved on Friday (Dec 24) a record US$940 billion budget for the … [Read more...] about Japan’s record US$940 billion budget may help COVID-19 hit economy, fiscal discipline in doubt
Japan’s COVID-19 caseloads defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave
Japan never locked down in the way that many countries did, but it also never let up on behavioural edicts and border … [Read more...] about Japan’s COVID-19 caseloads defy Asia rebound, yet fears remain for winter wave
Relatives of COVID-19 dead question Japan’s stay-at-home policy
Takada, who lives in Osaka and runs a small nursery in her home, was Takeuchi's only remaining relative. They spoke on the … [Read more...] about Relatives of COVID-19 dead question Japan’s stay-at-home policy
Japan’s ruling party unveils manifesto with focus on COVID-19, defence
TOKYO: Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) unveiled on Tuesday (Oct 12) its manifesto for an Oct 31 election with a … [Read more...] about Japan’s ruling party unveils manifesto with focus on COVID-19, defence
Japan’s dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts; winter ‘nightmare’ still a risk
TOKYO: Japan's COVID-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling … [Read more...] about Japan’s dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts; winter ‘nightmare’ still a risk