The governor of Tokyo has again urged people to refrain from non-essential outings this weekend, warning that the capital is at a critical juncture in preventing an explosive spread of the coronavirus.
Japan's Prime Minister says the development of coronavirus vaccines and medicines to treat infectious disease will be the government's top priority.
Japan's Diet has passed a bill to fund its biggest-ever budget.
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Key words : Tokyo urged non-essential
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The governor of Tokyo has again urged people to refrain from non-essential outings, warning that the capital is at a critical juncture in preventing an explosive spread of the coronavirus.
Yuriko Koike made the appeal as she reported 40 new cases in Tokyo on Friday. The Japanese capital has seen 40 or more new patients for three straight days.
She said the figure reaffirmed that the metropolis is on the brink of a sudden surge in the number of cases.
She called on residents to share a sense of crisis and act responsibly, adding that Tokyo will work with neighboring prefectures to stop the further spread of the virus.
The governor said "non-essential outings" refers to outings that can be delayed. They exclude hospital visits by people with chronic ailments and shopping at supermarkets or convenience stores to buy necessities.
She asked residents to make their own decisions on whether they must go out.
Many people gather at parks and other outdoor locations to enjoy cherry-blossom viewing around this time of year.
Koike said the cherry blossoms will bloom again next year, and urged people to give up visiting such locations this spring to help overcome the challenges posed by the coronavirus.
Key words : Abe hard hit
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has warned that Japan's economy would be hard hit if Tokyo is locked down due to the coronavirus.
Abe made the comment in response to an opposition lawmaker's question about a recent spike in infections in the Japanese capital.
Abe also said the national government would step up coordination with local authorities, including in Tokyo, to fight the outbreak around the country.
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.
He added that the government would consider such a move in consultation with experts if the number of cases grows and if many infection routes are hard to track.
Key words : Abe development top priority
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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the development of coronavirus vaccines and medicines to treat infectious disease will be the government's top priority. He called the current pandemic a threat to all mankind.
Abe attended a health and medical strategies task force meeting at the prime minister's office on Friday. Strategies for the coming five years were drawn up at the meeting.
They include the active use of AI-assisted medical technologies to treat various diseases.
They also aim to create an environment in which research labs and private businesses can share data and collaborate on health and medical research.
The strategies also mention that the government will immediately take more measures to contain the spread of the coronavirus. Those measures will include the development of medicines.
Abe said at the end of the meeting that the government will promote Japan's top quality medical research, and help the private sector offer people high quality services aimed at maintaining their health. He added that the government will actively promote Japan's excellent medical services overseas.
Key words : Bach reportedly
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The president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, reportedly hopes to set new dates for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Games within three weeks.
The IOC held a closed teleconference with international sports organizations on Thursday.
Sources say the IOC explained how it decided to delay the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics until the summer of 2021 at the latest.
The sources say some of the conference participants want the Games to be held in the spring, citing the intense summer heat in Tokyo. Others reportedly said the events should be held in the early summer to avoid typhoons.
Some participants reportedly said the IOC should consider the possibility of holding the Games in September or October next year.
The postponement has raised various issues, including how to secure venues and personnel, and how to deal with the tickets that have already been sold.
Key words : diet has passed a bill
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Japan's Diet has passed a bill to fund its biggest-ever budget for the fiscal year starting in April.
The Upper House on Friday approved the budget with the support of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, its coalition partner Komeito and others. It totals over 102 trillion yen, or about 940 billion dollars.
A member of the Liberal Democratic Party, Takamaro Fukuoka, said the budget will serve as the base for measures to tackle the coronavirus, and needs to be enacted promptly.
Opposition lawmaker Hiroyuki Nagahama said he was opposed to the budget, pointing out it does not include any funds for measures to tackle the coronavirus.
The record budget includes costs for free higher education and measures to boost the economy.
The government plans to compile a supplementary budget to include additional stimulus measures in response to the spread of the coronavirus.
Key words : Trump Xi
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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have discussed the coronavirus pandemic over the phone.
Trump tweeted on Friday that he had just finished what he called "a very good conversation with President Xi."
He wrote that China has developed a strong understanding of the virus. He added, "We are working closely together. Much respect!"
China's Foreign Ministry says Xi conveyed his concerns over the scope of infections in the United States. He is said to have suggested that China would provide medical supplies to the US to support its efforts to contain the virus.
Xi was quoted as saying that China-US relations are at a critical juncture and that cooperation is the only correct choice. He reportedly expressed hope that the United States take substantive action to improve bilateral ties.
Government officials of the two countries have been criticizing each other over the origin of the coronavirus after Trump labeled it the "Chinese virus."
Observers say the leaders' phone conversation was aimed at forestalling a deeper confrontation.
Key words : Satoshi smell taste
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A Japanese doctor says losing the senses of smell or taste alone isn't enough for a diagnosis of coronavirus infection even though some patients complain of the symptom.
Satoshi Kutsuna of the National Center for Global Health and Medicine has treated about 30 people infected with the virus.
Kutsuna says some of his patients told him they lost the senses, but too few to consider it a characteristic of such infection.
He also says patients with the common cold or influenza can develop the symptom.
He adds that doctors in Japan need more cases to see whether the symptom is due to the virus or just a stuffy nose.
Key signs of coronavirus infection include fever, coughing and difficulty breathing. But some patients in Japan and abroad say they've lost the senses of smell or taste.
The World Health Organization has started looking into whether smell and taste disorders are typical symptoms.
Key words : metropolitan shut down
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The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has partially shut down parks that are famous for their cherry blossoms, fearing that large crowds will gather for flower viewing.
The move comes as the number of coronavirus infections has risen sharply in Tokyo. Governor Yuriko Koike has asked residents to refrain from non-essential, non-urgent outings this weekend.
Ueno, Inokashira and Yoyogi parks, which are managed by the Tokyo government, are all partially off-limits.
People are also advised against viewing cherry blossoms at other parks and along rivers managed by the metropolis.
The banks of the Meguro River, a popular flower-viewing spot, are said to attract about 3-million revelers every spring.
The mayor of Meguro Ward says many people have gathered there despite being discouraged from doing so. He made another call for self-restraint.
Ward officials drove through the neighborhood to ask people not to gather. They also told temporary stalls to refrain from doing business.
One stall owner said it's a pity, but that she will comply with the request for the weekend.
A woman in her 20s who came to enjoy the fully blooming flowers said stay-at-home restrictions might be issued, so she came today. She said she will stay indoors over the weekend.
Key words : segmet wrapping up the top stories of the week
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