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28.07.2021 / 10:41

Tokyo governor urges young people to get COVID-19 vaccines as cases surge

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Wednesday urged younger people to cooperate with measures to bring down the high number of infections and get vaccinated, saying their activities are key to slowing the surge during the Olympics.On Tuesday, the Japanese capital reported 2,848 new cases, exceeding its previous record in January.Koike noted that the majority of the elderly have been fully vaccinated and infections among them have largely decreased, while the mostly unvaccinated younger people are now dominating the new cases.“Younger people’s activity holds the key (to slowing the infections), and we need your cooperation,” Koike said.

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Japan mulls extending Tokyo area coronavirus emergency by two weeks

Japan is considering extending by two weeks the virus emergency in the Tokyo region now set to expire on March 7, TV network FNN reported, in a bid to further rein in the pace of infections.FNN, citing an unidentified person, said the central government could make its decision as early as Thursday and announce it the next day.

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Japan PM says Covid-19 vaccine approval being speeded up

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga says vaccine approval is being speeded up to curb the spread of the coronavirus, and he promised to consider declaring a state of emergency.Tokyo Gov.

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The Latest: German governor: Extend lockdown through January

India has approved two COVID-19 vaccines, paving the way for a massive inoculation program. The vaccines are from Oxford University and AstraZeneca and local firm Bharat Biotech.— Britain faces mounting pressure from the teachers to keep schools closed in England as it hit a record of more than 57,000 daily coronavirus cases.

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Japan to consider new COVID-19 emergency declaration

Japan will consider issuing a new emergency declaration after governors in the capital region urged action to tackle a record surge in COVID-19 cases, the head of the nation's pandemic response said on Saturday.The government needs to consult with health experts before deciding on a new declaration, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters after a meeting with Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike and leaders from three neighbouring prefectures."The national government and the three governors shared the view that the situation in the Tokyo area is getting more severe such that an emergency declaration may be necessary," Nishimura said.As an interim measure, restaurants and karaoke parlors in the Tokyo area would be asked to close at 8

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Tokyo Covid cases jump to record with city on highest alert

Japan’s capital found a record 949 new coronavirus cases Saturday as Tokyo authorities urged residents to stay home.That compared with 884 new cases on Friday and the previous high of 888 on Thursday, according to data provided by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. Authorities have imposed the highest alert in the metropolis of nearly 14 million people, and warned that the medical situation there is strained.Governor Yuriko Koike has called on residents to refrain from unnecessary outings, and has asked bars and restaurants in central districts to close at 10 p.m.

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Tokyo raises Covid-19 medical alert to highest level

The Japanese capital of Tokyo said the strain on its medical system from the Covid-19 pandemic was severe, raising its alert level to the highest of four stages as the number of cases spiked to a record daily high of 822.

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AP Interview: Tokyo leader: Vaccines give hope for Olympics

TOKYO – The growing availability of coronavirus vaccines is a “ray of hope” for hosting the Olympics next summer, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike said Monday as Japan struggles with a new surge in infections.As host city, Tokyo will do “whatever it takes” to successfully achieve the games, which were postponed for a year until next July because of the pandemic, Koike said in an interview with The Associated Press.“A few vaccines are now being distributed and are actually being used.

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Asia Today: Tokyo's daily infections top 600 for first time

TOKYO – The number of new coronavirus infections in Japan’s capital topped 600 in a day for the first time on Thursday, while experts warned of the increased burden on hospitals.Tokyo reported 602 new cases, while the daily tally for the entire nation was 2,810. Japan has reported 168,573 infections since the pandemic began, with 2,465 deaths.The surge in infections has placed an added burden on Tokyo's hospitals, making it harder for many of them to carry out treatment for ordinary patients, said Masataka Inokuchi, who is on the city's virus task force.“They are not paralyzed yet, but the situation is getting very tight,” he said.

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Tokyo governor: Japan can host Olympics despite virus spike

TOKYO – Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike remains firm about being able to safely hold the Olympics next year despite growing concerns about Japan's recent resurgence of COVID-19 infections.Japan has experienced an uptick of the infections this month with a nationwide daily total exceeding 2,000 as the government tries to balance preventive measures and business activity without further hurting the pandemic-hit economy.“As the host city, I'm determined to achieve the games whatever it takes," Koike told a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.Her comment comes a week after International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach's visit to Tokyo, where he held a series of talks with Japanese Olympic officials, including Koike, to showcase their

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Tokyo declares coronavirus red alert as situation becomes rather severe

TOKYO : Tokyo raised its coronavirus alert to the highest "red" level on Wednesday, alarmed by a recent spike in daily new cases to record highs, with Governor Yuriko Koike describing the situation in the Japanese capital as "rather severe".The resurgence of the virus in Tokyo could add to the growing pressure on policymakers to shore up the world's No.3 economy, which analysts say is set to shrink at its fastest pace in decades this fiscal year due to the pandemic."We are in a situation where we should issue warnings to citizens and businesses," Koike told a press conference, urging residents to refrain from unnecessary travel.The infection rate in Tokyo is at stage "red", the highest of four levels in the metropolis' system, Koike said,

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Tokyo coronavirus cases hit record daily high of 224

TOKYO : Tokyo confirmed 224 new cases of coronavirus infection on Thursday, marking a record high for the Japanese capital in a single day as authorities focused testing on the city's night-life districts.Roughly a month after Japan lifted a state of emergency on May 25, infections have crept up in the metropolis of 14 million, but authorities have been reluctant to re-impose restrictions for fear of further economic damage.Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has attributed the recent uptick partly to an increase in testing, 3,400 of which resulted in Thursday’s confirmed cases.

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Call to cancel Tokyo Olympics enters race for Tokyo governor

TOKYO – The contentious issue of the billions being spent on the postponed Tokyo Olympics has entered the debate in the race for governor of Japan's capital.Incumbent Yuriko Koike is a strong favorite to be reelected — and a strong supporter of the Olympics — in a field of more than a dozen candidates. The campaign officially opened Thursday.Taro Yamamoto is a popular actor, turned politician who has entered the fray.

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Tokyo gov seeks 2nd term, says Japan unprepared for pandemic

TOKYO – Japan may have contained its coronavirus outbreaks for now but the country needs better crisis management and a digital transformation to prepare for future shocks, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike says.“We have to sort out the problems and start preparing now for a possible next wave,” Koike said in an interview with The Associated Press.

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Coronavirus hotel unveils robots as one tells governor 'I pray for your recovery'

Two quarantined hotels full of people infected with coronavirus have been using robots to clean rooms and distribute food.

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The Latest: Tokyo Gov. calls to extend state of emergency,

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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Japan Declares State of Emergency, Ramping up Coronavirus Battle

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus as the number of infections surges. But the move came in the form of a stay-at-home request — not an order — and violators will not be penalized.

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Japan declares state of emergency, ramping up virus battle

TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared a month-long state of emergency Tuesday for Tokyo and six other prefectures to ramp up defenses against the spread of the coronavirus.

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Tokyo reports highest one-day jump in new coronavirus cases

Tokyo's metropolitan government has strongly urged people to stay at home as the city of nearly 14 million has seen an uptick in the number of cases in recent days

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Athletes Village for Olympics could house virus patients

TOKYO – The under-construction Athletes Village for the Tokyo Olympics could be used as a temporary hospital for cornoavirus patients.

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Tokyo Governor Singles out Music Venues as Breeding Ground for Coronavirus

TOKYO — As speculation mounted that a spike in infections would trigger a lockdown in Japan's capital, Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike singled out live music venues and nightlife spots as breeding grounds for the coronavirus.At a press conference on Monday, Koike said that bars, clubs and karaoke parlors are high-risk areas because they are often enclosed and don't have good ventilation.

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Tokyo closes cherry blossom parks to slow spread of virus

TOKYO – Japan's cherry blossoms are in full bloom, but flower viewing has come to an abrupt halt in Tokyo because of the coronavirus.

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Japanese cherry blossoms bloom amid Covid-19 pandemic

The crowds might be thinner and parties smaller, but warnings from officials over the coronavirus have done little to stop Japanese people celebrating as the country's famed cherry trees explode into bloom.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0