Japan approaching end of COVID-19 emergency in most areas - Health minister
Hospitalisation rates and patient bed availability will factor into whether the state of emergency prevailing over Tokyo can be lifted.
Fri Sep 24 2021
Japan warns of unprecedented COVID spread as Tokyo cases hit new record
Tokyo reported a record 4,166 new cases within the last 24-hours.
Wed Aug 04 2021
Tokyo Olympics organisers bow to pressure for 'stay home' Games
Japanese Health Minister Norihisa Tamura said he felt sorry for athletes but that the decision was the right one.
Fri Jul 09 2021
Tokyo area COVID numbers showing signs of rising, health min says: Kyodo
Japan has so far recorded about 441,000 coronavirus cases and 8,400 deaths.
Fri Mar 12 2021
Japan eyes use of robots to boost COVID-19 testing as Olympics loom
The COVID-19 testing machine uses a robotic arm to take a sample from a person's nose and can deliver the results in about 80 minutes.
Tue Jan 19 2021