The number of confirmed cases rose to 40,171 while officials were dealing with 23,589 suspected cases. The average daily total over the past 7-day period rises to 47. The panel of medical experts concluded that there was a "high probability of an expansion of infections" within the country due to an increase in the number of infected patients returning from Europe and the United States between 11 March and 23 March. In response to the statement, Abe instructed Economic Policy Minister to establish a special government task force to combat the spread of the virus. Respiratory hygiene: Cover your mouth when you sneeze or use a tissue and throw it away. Under the law, the Japanese government does not have the authority to enforce citywide lockdowns. Entry restrictions are relaxed for students and other people with visas for more than three months. The number of severe cases nationwide rises by 25 to 435, of which 61 are in Tokyo. A cluster among members of the rugby team at Tenri University, Nara Prefecture, has infected 20 people to date. The National Diet passed the amendment on 13 March, making it effective for the next two years. After the teams determine the source of infection, the ministry and local government officials enact countermeasures to locate, test, and place under medical surveillance anybody who may have come into contact with an infected person. The government also promoted such work-style reforms as teleworking and staggering commuting hours, while improving the country's distance learning infrastructure for children. Strengthened quarantine 1 All nationals arriving from the areas listed in paragraph 1 above within 14 days prior to their application for landing into Japan are subjected to undergo PCR tests for the time being. The two agree to cooperate closely to ensure that the postponed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games can be held with spectators in the summer of 2021. Ma Guoqiang said the Wuhan government would, however, aim to test all suspected cases by Tuesday. He also asks residents outside Sapporo not to enter the municipality. It topped 5,000 on May 11 and 10,000 on July 22. 6 trillion yen to promote digital transformation. , said: "You wonder, if they were testing nearly as much as South Korea is testing, what would the actual number be? As this list only includes major ones, we also recommend you to visit relevant official websites. July 16 The nationwide daily total of 623 cases is the third highest to date, approaching the peak figure recorded in April. The state of emergency was lifted in an increasing number of prefectures during May, extending to the whole country by 25 May. Regarding Japan's relationship with key ally the United States following the U. August 5 The nationwide daily total of 1,356 new cases includes 263 in Tokyo. Its economy, already dealing with the impact of a sales tax hike in October, officially in the first three months of the year. On 21 March, a total of 136 people were identified as infected in Tokyo, and a total of 311 people were confirmed in the Kanto region. June 2 Tokyo reports 34 new cases, the first time its daily total has been above 30 since May 14. It is the first time it has reported more than 20 cases since June 6. These local experts focused on tackling so-called clusters, or groups of infections from a single location such as clubs or hospitals, to contain cases before they got out of control. There are calls for the country to use the time it has bought itself to shore up its testing and learn in the way its neighbors did from SARS and MERS. And theme parks such as Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, museums, and galleries have been temporarily closed. June 28 Tokyo reports 60 new cases, its highest daily total since the state of emergency was lifted. In addition, some uncomfortable parts make it easier to evaluate postal delivery applications faster than online applications. In addition, there are increasing cases where small business owners, who were inevitably operating, are forced to take self-sufficiency by neighbors who feel anxious and deprived. October 20 There are 483 new cases across the country, with 139 in Tokyo. September 9 There are 507 new cases nationwide for the day. This brings its overall total to 5,283. The metropolitan government raises its COVID-19 alert to the highest level on its four-tier system. Kyushu [ ] On 24 May, announced a total of four confirmed cases, including one re-positive case confirmed in Fukuoka City, and three infected cases related to. "After the [in 2011], the government initially refused to admit the reactor meltdowns," said Barbara Holthus, a sociologist with the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. Prime Minister Suga meets with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach in Tokyo. On 5 February, Abe invoked the Quarantine Act to place the cruise ship under quarantine in. [] Director of the NIID Center of Infectious Disease Epidemiology• The outbreak has affected school sport in Japan. There's so many moving parts, so many countries and different seasons, and competitive seasons, and television seasons. During the meeting, the medical establishment presented its policy recommendations in the form of a views report : 新型コロナウイルス感染症対策の基本方針の具体化に向けた見解 , concluding that the most important objective must be the prevention of large-scale disease clusters and a decrease in outbreaks and deaths. Contact tracing against clusters [ ] The Japanese government's COVID-19 countermeasures include public service announcements to avoid the "Three Cs". Autumn Naha Festival in October The following major fireworks events were also canceled or considered to be postponed:• December 3 There are 2,518 new cases across the country, and the number of severe cases rises by 9 to 497. Abe announced that he would introduce appropriate countermeasures to the disease in coordination with the NIID. Tutoring schools are back in operation, with the children sitting apart from each other in well-ventilated rooms. October 21 Japan reports 623 new cases nationwide. " It was reported that only a few public health facilities were authorized to test for the virus, after which the results could only be processed by five government-approved companies, which created a bottleneck forcing clinics to turn away even patients with high fevers. Some representatives questioned the discrepancy between the actual number of people tested and the claim in the prior week that 3,800 samples could be tested per day. Firework Festival in• The metropolis now has a total of 5,544 cases. The two-day telephone poll, reaching 720 randomly selected households with eligible voters and 1,282 mobile phone numbers, yielded responses from 508 and 506 people, respectively. The NIID has determined from its genetic research that the COVID-19 variant of the first wave is derived from the Wuhan type that is prevalent in patients from and. The Japanese government has adopted various measures to limit or prevent the outbreak. Suspension of visa validity Validity of visas listed below is suspended. Passengers have been allowed on decks in shifts to get fresh air and encouraged to regularly take their temperature. July 27 Tokyo reports 131 new cases, bringing its overall total to 11,345. It also asks local authorities to request businesses to shorten opening hours and residents to refrain from unnecessary trips and going outside at night. In normal times, these nurses would be tracking down more common infections such as influenza and tuberculosis. Tokyo Japanese only Mid August, 2020 Postponed to 2021 Tokyo Japanese only August 14 - August 16, 2020 Cancelled Tokyo December 7 - December 12, 2020 November 16 - November 27, 2020 It will be held online. Both insurances introduce medical facilities, interpret between you and the doctor, and have cashless medical services. The support rate for Suga's Liberal Democratic Party stood at 44. September 27 Of the 485 new cases nationwide, 144 are in Tokyo. But shops and restaurants could remain open, and few Japanese employees decided to work from home. The world's third-largest economy rebounded in the third quarter from a pandemic-induced slump, thanks to surging consumption and exports, but some analysts worry about slowing growth ahead because of the resurgence in infections. October 13 There are 501 new cases across the country, with 166 in Tokyo. Restrictions are eased, increasing the maximum number of people allowed to gather at events like concerts and exhibitions from 1,000 to 5,000. [ ] On 1 April, medical experts requested the government to secure more hospital beds for patients and transfer those with mild or no symptoms to outside housing facilities to focus treatment on the severely-ill. The number of daily cases decreased steadily through May, but started rising again in mid-June. You can apply for insurance on their websites. The number of severe cases rises 10 to a new high of 472. Japan urges travellers to avoid unnecessary travel to the United States. But he added that the government's "biggest responsibility is to protect people's "lives and livelihoods", which is why the campaign had been halted in two cities, and elderly people had been discouraged from travelling to and from Tokyo, where cases have risen sharply. October 30 There are 776 new cases across the country. After lawmakers representing almost all of the major political parties — including the , , and — voiced their strong opposition towards this proposal and asserted that the Constitution allowed for emergency measures, the Abe administration moved forward with legislative reform instead. July 24 Tokyo reports 260 new cases for a fourth successive daily figure over 200, bringing its overall total to 10,680. On 5 March, Abe introduced a draft amendment to the Special Measures Act to Counter New Types of Influenza of 2012 to extend the law's emergency measures for an influenza outbreak to include COVID-19. Even though the original plan was to temporarily close popular venues until March 15 to avoid the spread of the virus, most have decided to extend the closure. September 6 The nationwide daily total of 450 new cases includes 116 in Tokyo. Several elements of the lifestyle include behavior changes demanded under the state of emergency, such as avoiding high-risk environments and long-distance travelling. Okinawa reports a record 159 new cases. From hanami cherry blossom viewing in March and April to Golden Week in May, large gatherings and tourist influxes — the perfect storm for a spreading virus — are the norm during this bustling period. On 26 February, the Minister of Health Katsunobu Kato stated in the that 6,300 samples were tested between 18 and 24 February, averaging 900 samples per day. " The panel of medical experts concluded that Japan was currently not on track to experience a large-scale cluster, but stated that there is a two-week time lag in analyzing COVID-19 trends and that the country would continue to see more infections. There are 401 new cases in Tokyo, which introduces new measures asking eating and drinking establishments serving alcohol and karaoke parlors to close by 10:00 every night for 20 days from November 28 until December 17. October 9 Japan has 603 new cases. Later on 4 May, Abe said that Japanese Cabinet would expand the state of emergency declaration until end of May. July 13 Tokyo reports 119 new cases, as the daily total drops below 200 for the first time since July 8. Suspension of visa exemption measures As visa exemption measures with the countries listed below are now suspended. August 7 The nationwide daily total of 1,600 new cases is the highest to date. 14, 2020, amid a surge in coronavirus cases across Japan. "We are preparing for a successful Olympic Games Tokyo 2020," he told reporters ahead of the IOC's executive board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, on Tuesday. State of Emergency declaration [ ] Broadcast message asking people to stay home in Tokyo On 5 February, the Abe Administration's coronavirus task force initiated a political debate on the introduction of emergency measures to combat the COVID-19 outbreak a day after the British cruise ship Diamond Princess was asked to quarantine. While telecommuting is being encouraged, videoconferencing is also increasing the number of psychological pressures caused by authoritarian attitudes and sexual harassment. For example, Tobias Harris, of Intelligence in Washington, D. Even at the peak of Cold War tensions, the event proceeded as planned. In May, the daily total steadily dropped to remain below 50, and even reached single figures. As the virus spread, Governor Omura of recognized that there were two clusters in the prefecture, mainly in Nagoya. In the eighth straight day of three-digit totals for new cases in the capital, Tokyo reports a record high 286 cases. Hundreds of cases have been reported in two dozen other countries, including in the United States, where 12 cases have been confirmed. July 10 Tokyo reports 243 new cases, its highest daily total to date. Osaka reports 132 and Aichi 78, contributing to a nationwide total of 807. We don't need coronavirus to teach us that," said a Japanese mother of two. Regional developments [ ] The following are examples of the spread of infections for five of the eight. During the news conference, Suga was pressed to answer questions about the scandal surrounding his former boss, but he did not provide his views, and referred to what Abe has said. On the same day, the Ministry of Health and NIID contracted SRL Inc to handle PCR clinical laboratory testing. The detection of a small number of cases may indicate more widespread transmission in other countries; in short, we may only be seeing the tip of the iceberg. Aichi and Saitama also report record highs of 64 and 62 new cases, respectively. They reiterated their warning that a rush of alarmed, uninfected outpatients with light symptoms of the disease could overwhelm hospitals and turn waiting rooms into "breeding grounds" for COVID-19. On 7 April, Abe proclaimed a one-month for Tokyo and the prefectures of , , , , , and. Only patients with the most severe symptoms are tested, said Masahiro Kami, a virologist at the Medical Governance Research Institute. Since the state of emergency was lifted, however, it has steadily risen again. August 12 The nationwide daily total of 972 new cases includes 222 in Tokyo, 184 in Osaka, 86 in Aichi, and 77 in Fukuoka. Saijo Festival in on October• September 25 Japan reports 576 new cases, including 195 for a second day in Tokyo, 79 in Kanagawa, and 62 in Osaka. Tokyo reports 184, bringing its overall total to 28,604. Support is available in English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean. Quarantine officers were dispatched to the ship to prevent the disembarkation of crew and passengers, and to escort infected patients to medical facilities. At the end of October, the number of confirmed cases in the country crossed the 100,000-mark. presidential election earlier in the month, 67. of Kyoto• It instructed doctors and public health nurses who staff the consultation centers to limit consultations to people with the following conditions: 1 cold symptoms and a fever of at least 37. On 10 April, Koike announced closure requests for six categories of businesses in Tokyo. But even Monday, many workplaces remained closed and many people worked from home. Coronavirus: Japanese juggle their jobs and child care Fearing a second wave of infections, the government has said that, for the time being, only schools in areas without COVID-19 patients will be allowed to open at the beginning of the new school semester in April. Prime Minister Abe calls on the public to take full precautions against infection, saying that it is not a situation for declaring another state of emergency. On 1 March, Abe evoked the Act on Emergency Measures for Stabilizing Living Conditions of the Public to regulate the sale and distribution of facial masks in Hokkaido. November 21 Japan confirms 2,586 new cases, setting a record for the fourth successive day. "The government moved to promote the domestic travel campaign, seeing that they would not be able to continue their businesses as things were," Suga said. A national emergency would likely a three-week lockdown, during which governors of hard-hit prefectures could instruct residents to stay at home, except for essential purposes. November 10 Japan records 1,284 new cases for the day, breaking the 1,000 mark once again. But WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said there had been "concerning instances" of transmission from people who had not been to China. That, he added, means the number of unreported cases is very high. Kanagawa reports a record high 136 new cases. Firework Festival in Mie Prefecture• On 30 January, Abe announced the establishment of the "Novel Coronavirus Response Headquarters" 新型コロナウイルス感染症対策本部 , which meets at the and is run by a task force led by [] []. Due to opposition from the opposition party and liberals who say that the national and local governments will get to know personal information, the Individual Number has not spread easily and is not obligatory to link with other personal information such as bank accounts. August 3 The nationwide daily total of 960 falls below 1,000 for the first time in six days,. It also calls for greater implementation of working from home. This has led it to conclude that the data "strongly suggests" that the Japanese government has succeeded in containing the Wuhan variant and that it is the European variant that is spreading across the country. November 27 Japan confirms 2,530 new cases, its second highest total to date. On 12 February, Abe announced that the government would expand the scope of COVID-19 testing to include patients with symptoms based on the discretion of local governments. Contact Tracing Experts consulted by Bloomberg News also suggested a myriad of factors that contributed to the outcome, and none could point to a singular policy package that could be replicated in other countries. With more COVID-19 outbreaks around the world, the panel also proposed that new infections from abroad could initiate a "second wave" of the disease in Japan. It will lift its request for residents to refrain from trips outside the metropolis on the same day. More than 200 new cases are reported nationwide, including 27 in Saitama, 11 in Chiba, 8 in Kanagawa, and 8 in Kagoshima. On 1 February, the Japanese government enacted restrictions to deny entry to foreign citizens who had visited Hubei province within 14 days and to those with a Chinese passport issued from there. On 6 March 2020, it was confirmed that 121 infected people were reported in 5 prefectures, including Tochigi and Saitama. Foreign nationals with status are not subject to immigration control under Article 5 of the Immigration Control Act 1951 and are therefore exempt. Hachioji Festival• The daily nationwide total has now remained below 1,000 for one month. Tokyo reports 391 cases, bringing its average daily total over the past 7-day period to a new high of 422. Niigata General Dancing Festival 新潟総踊り in September• Parades and shows are canceled, and visitors may not shake hands or do high fives with characters. August 23 The nationwide daily total of 745 new cases includes 212 in Tokyo. While production had been suspended, it was stated that there were enough completed episodes to last through 10 May. On 26 March, the Ministry of Health reconvened the Novel Coronavirus Expert Meeting to review the new data. Amusement parks have reopened, but people running a fever are asked to stay away. August 9 The nationwide daily total of 1,441 new cases includes 331 in Tokyo, 195 in Osaka, 129 in Aichi, and 109 in Fukuoka. [ ]• After three weeks the spread of the virus had been stopped. Nada Fighting Festival 灘のけんかまつり , Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture• November 28 Japan reports 2,685 new cases, which is a new record. As a result, groups and cancelled their concerts scheduled that night at and , respectively, both of which have a capacity of 55,000. The total includes 539 in Tokyo, 415 in Osaka, 173 in Saitama, and 109 in Chiba. This has led some experts to question Japan's official case numbers. October 14 Nationwide 551 new confirmed cases are reported, with 177 in Tokyo. The proactive measures enacted by in have been effective in mitigating the effects of the pandemic compared to other regions of Japan with minimal disruptions to education or the economy. August 1 The nationwide daily total of 1,534 new cases tops 1,000 for the fourth successive day. August 30 The nationwide daily total of 599 new cases includes 148 in Tokyo. October 1 The nationwide number of daily new cases reaches 640, with 235 in Tokyo. Masks have been rationed, and people stand patiently in line waiting for shops to open. On 25 February, the Abe Administration introduced the "Basic Policies for Novel Coronavirus Disease Control" : 新型コロナウイルス感染症対策の基本方針 based on advice from the expert meeting. Chichibu Traditional Night Festival, originally schedule held on early December in Saitama Prefecture. They include amusement facilities, universities and cram schools, sports and recreation facilities, theatres, event and exhibition venues. 8 per cent of all municipally run elementary schools have complied with Abe's request, resulting in 18,923 school closures. Suga has set a carbon-free and digitalized society as his top policy goals. Due to the sudden public health crisis, school closures are taking place in the middle of school, and education gaps in each region and childcare problems in the home have led to difficulties in education. This will be effective from Thursday March 26 to the end of April. The strict constraints on testing for the virus by Japanese health authorities drew accusations from critics such as Masahiro Kami that Abe wanted to "downplay the number of infections or patients because of the upcoming Olympics. English language news sources: , , ,. The Japanese appear to have understood that a person can be infected without showing symptoms, said Michael Paumen, a German business manager who has lived in Japan for many years: "You put the mask on to protect others, so you yourself don't transmit viruses. of Kyoto• Then on 14 May, Abe and his cabinet declared that Japanese Government decided to relieve the state of emergency declaration, excluding 8 prefectures like ,. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has recently announced the closure of all elementary, middle and high schools across the country until the end of spring break although many daycare centers may still be open. The Ministry of Health, Labour, and Welfare worked with local governments to establish 536 consultation centers that covered every prefecture within the country to provide citizens with instructions on how to receive COVID-19 testing and treatment. The shortened season will have 120 instead of 143 games. During a press conference held by the that same day, [] of the government's panel of medical experts stated that his fellow panelists were divided over whether Abe should declare a state of emergency. It is now two weeks since the daily total last topped 1,000 cases. The request was to take effect on 12 April and promised government subsidies for businesses that cooperated with it. Tado festival of ,• October 22 There are 617 new cases reported nationwide across Japan, with the highest prefectural total, 185, in Tokyo. , held in , original schedule on May 14 to 30, which new schedule is indefinitely. July 12 Tokyo reports 206 new cases for the second straight day. Americans currently travelling abroad should return to the United States or prepare to stay abroad indefinitely. They identified gyms, , exhibition conferences, social gatherings, and as examples of such places. Prime Minister Suga asks travelers from Osaka and Sapporo not to take part in the Go To Travel campaign. Support is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. All Japan contest in• Coronavirus COVID-19 advisory information Last updated: December 5, 2020 NHK WORLD-JAPAN has set up a page providing the information about COVID-19. October 24 Japan confirms 731 new cases, including 203 in Tokyo October 23 Of the 748 new cases across the nation, there are 186 in Tokyo. November 17 Japan confirms 1,699 new cases, including 298 in Tokyo. Because of their worries about being contracted, the number of cases where medical personnel's family commuting is restricted, or people around the infected person is disturbed has increased. A Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare working group agrees to call on seniors, medical personnel, and other high-priority groups to get vaccinated early for influenza ahead of the winter season. Miyagi August 6 - August 8, 2020 Cancelled Akita August 3 - August 6, 2020 Cancelled Yamagata August 5 - August 7, 2020 Cancelled Ibaraki Japanese only August 8 - August 10, 2020 Cancelled Tochigi Japanese only August 22, 2020 Cancelled Tchigi Japanese only August 3 - August 4, 2020 Cancelled Chiba October 20 - October 23, 2020 October 20 - October 23, 2020 It will be held online. July and Earlier July 31 The nationwide daily total sets a new record of 1,570. July 1 Tokyo reports 67 new cases, its highest daily total since the state of emergency was lifted. They requested the government to secure more hospital beds for patients and transfer those with mild or no symptoms to outside housing facilities. October 16 There are 642 new cases nationwide. He determined that reducing social interactions by 80 percent would decrease the COVID-19 infection rate to a manageable level in 15 days; by 70 percent in 34 days; by 65 percent in 70 days; and by 50 percent in 3 months. Kamayachi Satoshi Executive Board Member of the• Aichi Prefecture declares its own state of emergency from August 6 to 24. On 12 February, it expanded those restrictions to anyone who had a recent travel history to and from or had a Chinese passport issued from there. 6 and a Japanese patient died Feb. For more details, please refer to the following links. — Michelle Gooden-Jones The number of people killed by the novel coronavirus in China continued to rise Monday, with officials reporting a total of 908 deaths. 2 percent said bilateral ties would not change under an administration of president-elect Joe Biden, who is set to take office in January.。 。
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