coronavirus COVID-19 March Japan

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coronavirus spreading　コロナウイルス
WHO names new coronavirus disease COVID-19 on Feb. 12.

. Coronavirus - January, Feburary records .
. Coronavirus - April records .

- check the daily counts - wikipedia -
2020 coronavirus pandemic in Japan
The coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have spread to Japan on 16 January 2020 from China.

Hotline in English, Chinese, and Korean for 24 hours every day. The number is 050-3816-2787.

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- reference source : NHK JAPAN -

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2020 March 01

Japan 946 / 705 from cruise ship
Japan 11 dead / 6 from ship
China 2,870 dead / 35 new
China 79,824 infected / 573 new

ITALY
1,128 cases / 29 dead

USA
1 dead

CHINA
death rate in Wuhan is 5.8 percent

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2020 March 02

NHK
Final group disembarks from Diamond Princess
Virus outbreak in China reportedly passes its peak
Sumo tourney to be held without spectators
Yokohama ship : Six cases have been reported in which people who tested negative were later confirmed to have the virus after returning home.
- Spreading virus cases ruin job-hunting events and shut down Toyosu market

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2020 March 03

NHK
Major Japanese airlines offer free cancellations


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2020 March 04



First case in Yamaguchi, Shimanoseki (our Chugoku area)
he came from Fukuoka, Kyushu

Seven new cases of the coronavirus have been reported in Japan on Tuesday, bringing the total to 987. That includes more than 700 from a quarantined cruise ship ..
Cases are surging in Hokkaido.
masks shortage . . . The government has decided to provide subsidies to three mask makers.
- Travel, hotel bookings in Japan drop sharply
year-on-year declines of about 50 percent in their March and April sales.

Olympics 2020
the torch lighting for the Tokyo Games will be scaled back to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

The coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll worldwide.
NHK calculates that outside mainland China and Japan, the number of deaths has topped 200, and more than 11,000 people have been infected in dozens of countries and territories.


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2020 March 05

Japan 1,036 / 706 from cruise ship
Japan 11 dead / 6 from ship

Japan
15 patients received heart-lung machine treatment
- Osaka
Live music scene may be spreading virus in Osaka
a mass infection with the virus may have occurred at a second live music venue in the region.
nine more men and women, from their 30s to 70s, in the prefecture have been confirmed to have the virus

UNESCO says
15 countries and territories have closed their schools to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, depriving more than 290.5 million students of education.

South Korea
continues to see hundreds of new cases daily. Total infections topped 5,600 as of Wednesday.

Hong Kong
A pet dog found to have coronavirus


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2020 March 06

JAPAN
Japan imposes more travel restrictions ... quarantining visitors from China and South Korea.
from March 9 to 31
... travel ban list to include parts of Iran
50% of flights fom China, S.Korea to be diverted .. to Narita or Kansai airports.
a total of 530 flights will have to change their destinations.


CHINA
Two major types of new coronavirus found : the L and S types.
A team of Chinese scientists says it has discovered two major types of the new coronavirus, with one of them being more transmissible than the other.
... two people, including a US patient who had traveled to the Chinese city of Wuhan, may have been infected with both.


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2020 March 07

Hiroshima 1

WHO
Virus may not disappear in summer !
The official urged all countries to concentrate on what they can do,
and not wait for the outbreak to come to a natural end.
Ryan also spoke about the steps taken by Japan and South Korea to restrict entry of people from each other's countries. He described the situation as a "political spat" and urged the countries to put it to one side, because "these types of restrictions are not helping."

Infections around the world exceed 100,000
3,400 death worldwide

CHINA
China single-day infections dip below 100


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2020 March 08

Hyogo 3 new

JAPAN
Doctors at a hospital in Yamanashi Prefecture west of Tokyo, say the new coronavirus is likely to have caused meningitis in a male patient in his 20s.
it is extremely rare for the new coronavirus to trigger meningitis.

CHINA
coronavirus quarantine hotel collapses

USA
NY governor declares emergency over coronavirus
more than 30 new cases of infection in NY.
Altogether 76 cases
- Coronavirus case found at forum Trump attended ...

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2020 March 09

Japan 483 cases / 3 new / 311 recovered

JAPAN
Sesame oil, rocks and sea lettuce? Rumors of COVID-19 cure spread like infection
In a nation gripped by fear amid the outbreak, rumors swirling online that appear to have little or no scientific justification have gained traction.
- Many schools allowing students to use classrooms despite government closures, survey shows
- Tokyo stocks plunge below 20,000 on virus fears / Yen surges amid coronavirus fears
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Cruise ships no place for a coronavirus quarantine, experts agree

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2020 March 10

JAPAN
Japan's anti-coronavirus measures says the country has kept the outbreak under control to a certain extent. .. Japan has not seen an "explosive" rise in new infections.


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2020 March 11

JAPAN
The Japanese government has decided to provide subsidies to help companies boost production of sterilizing alcohol, which is in short supply amid the coronavirus outbreak.

USA
Trump willing to be tested for coronavirus


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2020 March 12

JAPAN
The number of coronavirus infections in Japan increased to 627 as of 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, after seven more cases were reported earlier in the day.
16 dead in Japan.
Hyogo has 41.

USA
The head of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has described the new coronavirus as far deadlier than influenza. ... mortality rate of around three percent,...
Fauci said the seasonal flu has a mortality rate of 0.1 percent, so the new coronavirus is 10 times more lethal.


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2020 March 13

684 cases / 8 new

JAPAN
- Officials to send out over 2.5 million face masks from govt. stocks
- Virus patients recover due to ECMO heart-lung machine
none of the 23 patients have died and that 12 of them finished the ECMO treatment and are now recovering.
Japan's medical system allows roughly 300 coronavirus patients to receive the treatment at one time.
- Japan's Diet passes coronavirus emergency bill

USA
US President Donald Trump has suggested this year's Tokyo Olympics should be delayed for a year due to the spread of the new coronavirus.

CHINA
China says coronavirus epidemic has peaked - only 15 new cases

INDIA
India suspends tourist visas

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2020 March 14

JAPAN olympics
Thomas Bach also suggested that if the WHO recommends a cancellation, the IOC will follow the advice.
- Greece's Olympic committee says it will suspend the remainder of the Olympic torch relay through the country due to the coronavirus outbreak.

WHO chief:
Europe now center of pandemic

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2020 March 15

63 new / 1 death

JAPAN
Japanese man tests positive for coronavirus again / he was onboard the Diamond Princess ... in Tokyo on March 2 after he was confirmed negative. He returned to his home in Mie by public transportation.

Worldwide number
has risen by 9,769 from Friday to 142,539.
The number of deaths now stands at 5,393, up 438 since Friday.

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2020 March 16

total 804, new 31

Worldwide cases
total number of cases rose by 10,978 from Saturday to 153,517 with fatalities at 5,735 up 342.

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2020 March 17

total 821, new 17 - new 45

JAPAN
Pandemic leaves foreign athletes stranded in Japan
foreign athletes training in Japan ahead of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games
The only cluster with 50 or more cases is in Osaka Prefecture ... a training camp in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture
- Japan has reported 26 new coronavirus infections linked to cruise ships on the River Nile. The health ministry says the cases were confirmed between March 5 and 15.
- A Japanese government panel has proposed fresh quarantine measures for foreign visitors and returning Japanese travelers to control the coronavirus outbreak. ...the number of such cases has increased since March 10. ... Wakita said the panel is concerned that if the virus is brought in from overseas, it could spread while Japan is trying to contain the outbreak.

Will Japan’s virus testing policy be enough to flatten the curve?
With the number of COVID-19 infections continuing to grow in Japan and the nation’s efforts to contain the outbreak having yet to show results, ...
... 70% of Japanese don’t expect Tokyo Olympics to be held as scheduled


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2020 March 18

Japan Olympic Committee deputy Kozo Tashima head has coronavirus

USA
Virus can remain in air for over 3 hours .. suggesting that airborne infections can occur. The CDC says guidelines must clearly state that workers in medical facilities where aerosolized environments are likely should wear facemasks when dealing with patients.

CHINA
... the Japanese-developed anti-flu drug Avigan effective in tackling coronavirus
A Chinese firm that has licensed the drug from its Japanese developers got government approval last month to mass-produce the medication.


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2020 March 19

total 924 - new 3 ? / 943 - new 29

Hokkaido to lift state of emergency over virus
The governor stressed the need for the prefecture to establish a model of balancing efforts to contain the infection with social and economic activities.
He also expressed his intention to continue preparations for the marathon and race walk events of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Japan automakers halt operations in Europe
Lockdowns and other measures designed to fight the spread of the coronavirus in Europe are hurting Japanese auto and motorcycle makers.

Spanish official wants Tokyo Games to be postponed

USA
US suspending visa services worldwide
the US Embassy in Tokyo says it and all US Consulates in Japan will suspend routine nonimmigrant visa appointments and will stop accepting appointments for routine notarial services, starting on Thursday.

CHINA
on Thursday reported no new local infections for the previous day,
34 new had come to China from outside


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2020 March 20


- NHK news -

new 2 in Hyogo

WORLD
Biggest factory shutdown since WWII cripples virus-hit U.S. and Europe
ASEAN summit deferred to late June

JAPAN
- Niigata opens drive-thru coronavirus test clinic amid growing demand
- 'Coronavirus harassment’ surge suggests growing panic in Japan

EUROPA
EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has coronavirus

USA
Trump cancels G7 summit scheduled for June at Camp David in suburban Washington US over virus outbreak
... a video conference instead . . .


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2020 March 21

JAPAN
While there have been disruptions caused by school closures, life continues as normal for much of the population.
Abe not eyeing extension to school closures over coronavirus
Abe urges continued caution as panel warns of ‘explosive’ jump in COVID-19
Japanese businesses hit by lack of Chinese trainees amid virus outbreak

WHO
Coronavirus can sicken or kill young people / people aged under 50.

USA Swimming
has called for a one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympic Games as the coronavirus pandemic continues worldwide.
same asked by Norway's Olympic and Paralympic Committee on Friday .

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2020 March 22

39 new
Japan has reported 39 more infections with the new coronavirus,
bringing the total to 1,054 as of midnight Sunday.
Five Japanese people have tested positive after returning from Italy, Spain, and France.

Infections in Osaka and Hyogo projected to hit 3,300 by April 3
The health ministry sees coronavirus patients in the two neighboring prefectures spiking to 3,374 between March 28 and April 3.

WORLD
coronavirus death toll tops 10,000
Italy has the highest number at 4,825, followed by China with 3,255, Iran with 1,556 and Spain with 1,326.
Italy 6,557

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2020 March 23

First case in Okayama city.
Woman, about 60, had come back from Spain.
大阪府や兵庫県ではクラスターと呼ばれる感染者 cluster infections
- reference source : NHK news -
Japan has reported 47 more infections with the new coronavirus,
bringing the total to 1,101 as of Sunday.

- all travelers arriving from the United States to self-quarantine for two weeks at designated locations.

Toyota Motor has suspended some operations at one of its plants in Takaoka in Toyota City. after two workers tested positive for the new coronavirus.

CANADA
Canada's Olympic and Paralympic committees say they will not send Canadian teams to the Tokyo Games if the events are held this year.

Always laugh when you can; it is cheap medicine.
Merriment is a philosophy not well understood.
It is the sunny side of existence.
. . . Lord Byron


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2020 March 24

Coronavirus death toll rises to 49 in Japan

WHO:
Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating - more than 300,000 cases worldwide
Tedros said it took 67 days for the number of cases to reach 100,000, 11 more days to hit 200,000, and only four more days to reach 300,000.

Olympics
IOC : postponement has been decided

CHINA
Wuhan lockdown to be lifted on April 8
Airports, railway stations and highways in Wuhan have been closed since January 23


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2020 March 25

Tokyo 41 new cases / day before 17, day before that 16
41 more cases in Tokyo - the largest one-day spike the city has seen so far.
97 new in Japan

TOKYO
As virus cases surge, Tokyo governor says lockdown may be only way to stem rise
additional 17 individuals were confirmed on Tuesday
Japan to ban entry from 18 European nations and Iran
Guidelines on curbing virus issued as Japan’s schools set to reopen
Tokyo Olympic flame set to be carried by car due to COVID-19 pandemic

WHO:
Very large acceleration in cases in US
the United States has the potential to become the new epicenter
75 percent of new infections around the world were from Europe, and 15 percent from the United States.

USA
Trump has expressed his desire for the country to resume business activities soon, even as the nationwide total of confirmed coronavirus infections topped 40,000.
"Our people want to return to work. They will practice Social Distancing and all else, and Seniors will be watched over protectively & lovingly. We can do two things together. THE CURE CANNOT BE WORSE (by far) THAN THE PROBLEM! Congress MUST ACT NOW. We will come back strong!"

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2020 March 26

More than 1,200 cases in Japan

Japan raises travel alert for entire world
Japan sets up coronavirus task force
The prime minister can declare a state of emergency under the legislation that was enacted earlier this month.

Blood infusions from survivors hold hope in fight against COVID-19 .. treatment was once used against flu and measles

Global coronavirus cases top 400,000

USA
US halts overseas military movement for 60 days
three sailors aboard an aircraft carrier deployed in the Pacific Ocean tested positive for the coronavirus. The defense department confirmed 227 troops have been infected as of Wednesday.
one case at the Pentagon on Tuesday.

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2020 March 27

2 new cases in Okayama ! in 里庄町 Satonosho
He came from the Philippines on March 17.
- reference source : sanyonews.jp/sp/article... -
One around in 里庄町 Satonosho Bichu Hokenjo (Kurashiki) and the other from somebody who stayed at the Washington Hotel in Okayama.


Tokyo - 47 new cases in one day

Tokyo shoppers rush out after governor’s call to stay in to curb virus
Shelves were cleared of bottled water, meat, cup ramen and spaghetti.

Japan coronavirus task force may set stage for state of emergency
Japan pro baseball player tests positive for virus
Virus-hit Diamond Princess exits quarantine in Yokohama
Japan cancels visas for 11 countries in Southeast Asia, Middle East and Africa ... About 750,000 visas
A Japanese woman infected with the coronavirus has told NHK that she lost her sense of taste and smell for about 10 days from the early onset of symptoms.

Abe: Tokyo lockdown would damage Japan economy
Economic Revitalization Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura is in charge of the nation's coronavirus-response law. He said it was unnecessary to declare a state of emergency at this stage.


WORLD
Coronavirus death toll passes 20,000, with three billion under lockdown
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo insisted on referring to the "Wuhan virus"
British university researchers say 40 million people could have died from the coronavirus this year in a worst-case scenario if preventive measures were not taken.

CHINA
China to ban entry of visa-holding foreigners

WHO
Petition urging WHO head to resign :
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is unfit for his role as WHO Director-General.

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2020 March 28 - Saturday

Governor: Tokyo on the brink of explosive outbreak : 40 new cases in Tokyo on Friday
More than 60 cases now

ENGLAND
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Health Secretary Matt Hancock have both tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2020 March 29

200 new in one day in Japan / total more than 1,700
63 new in Tokyo

- Shimura Ken 志村 けん -
(February 20, 1950 – March 29, 2020)

Hotline in English, Chinese, and Korean for 24 hours every day. The number is 050-3816-2787.

USA
US citizens and businesses have filed class action suits against the Chinese government, The plaintiffs argue that they are suffering huge damages resulting from the Chinese government's mishandling of the outbreak.


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2020 March 30

169 new / total 1,893
63 new in Tokyo
Osaka 208; Hokkaido 175; Aichi 167; Chiba 158; Hyogo 133; and Kanagawa 125.

TOKYO
confirmed nearly 430 cases this month,
- Japan to include US in entry ban on foreigners

WORLD
WHO: World coronavirus infections top 630,000

USA
Trump extends coronavirus guidelines to April 30


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2020 March 31

1 new in Okayama - Tamano
78 new in Tokyo

岡山県は３０日、玉野市在住の２０代男性が新型コロナウイルスに感染したと発表した。男性は京都産業大の学生で、欧州を訪れた後に感染が確認された同大生２人と京都市内で会食していた。熱やせきなどの症状はない。県内での感染確認は４例目。
- reference source : Sanyo Shinbun -

Coronavirus pandemic fuels trend toward smaller funerals in Japan

EUROPE
rise in cases among healthcare workers


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Hotline in English, Chinese, and Korean for 24 hours every day.
The number is 050-3816-2787.




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