Key words : every week
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200506_01/
Japan's minister in charge of the coronavirus response says the government plans to hear experts' opinions every week to consider whether to lift the state of emergency for the coronavirus.
Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi held separate teleconferences with leaders of Japan's major business organizations and the representative of prefectural governors on Tuesday.
The talks came one day after the government decided to extend the nationwide state of emergency to May 31.
Nishimura called for cooperation to reduce human-to-human contacts to contain the spread of the virus.
He suggested he will hear experts' opinions on May 14 and 21 on whether the state of emergency declaration can be lifted, or restrictions on social and economic activities can be relaxed for each prefecture.
The criteria will include the number of recent infections, situation of the local health system, and the number of virus tests. Officials plan to present concrete target figures to the public beforehand.
The government hopes to gradually relax restrictions on social and economic activities. To avoid a surge in the number of new infections, it is calling on people to continue to take thorough anti-virus measures.
Key words : likely approve remdesivir
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Japanese health minister Kato Katsunobu says the government will likely approve the antiviral drug called remdesivir as a treatment for coronavirus on Thursday.
Kato said in a TV program on Tuesday that a US pharmaceutical company filed an application on Monday.
He said he intends to authorize the drug if an advisory panel approves it on Thursday.
Remdesivir was developed by US-based Gilead Sciences to treat people infected with Ebola. The Japanese government began procedures to fast-track approval of the drug as a possible treatment for coronavirus patients after the US authorized its emergency use on Friday.
The health minister said the pharmaceutical company has yet to inform his ministry of the quantity of the drug it can supply to Japan.
He said he wants to secure as much as possible and to make it available as soon possible.
Key words : Japan death toll 560
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Prefectural authorities across Japan are quickly responding after the government extended a nationwide state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic well past the country's week-long spring holidays.
The state of emergency was initially set to end on Wednesday. But the central government officially announced on Monday it was extending the state of emergency to May 31.
Tokyo, Osaka and 11 other heavily-hit prefectures will continue to promote rigorous social distancing. The aim is to meet a government target of reducing contact between people by 80 percent.
In the other 34 prefectures, the government is set to lift or ease some of the restrictions with the view of reopening social and economic activities while keeping the spread of the virus in check.
Officials at the Tokyo metropolitan government discussed ways to respond to the extension. Governor Koike Yuriko says Tokyo will ask amusement facilities, restaurants and other establishments to stay closed or shorten their hours of operation through May 31.
Koike said, "We will work meticulously to prevent the spread of virus. Then we will continue working to revive the economy as fast as possible."
She also called on business owners and companies to maintain social distancing at work. And the governor urged people not to take part in any crowded event... whether it's indoors or outdoors.
The minister in charge of the coronavirus response vowed continued support. Nishimura Yasutoshi held a video conference with the leaders of Japan's three major business associations.
He indicated the government will work closely with business circles to stop the spread of infections and restart social and economic activities at the same time. Nishimura said the government is seeking to bring the virus under control by the end of this month.
On Tuesday, 121 cases were found in 17 prefectures across Japan. The total number of infections has now topped 15,300 nationwide. The death toll stands at over 560.
Key words : Trump back to work
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US President Donald Trump is touting his plans to get Americans back to work, and many say they can't wait. But the push has Trump ignoring expert advice, even from within his own government.
Americans are seen venturing out to delis and diners, some even by defying state orders to stay home. Trump is encouraging them by saying "We are opening up our country again."
His own administration is projecting a rise in coronavirus infections over the next few weeks. The Centers for Disease Control and others predict daily deaths nationwide will rise from about 1,800 to about 3,000.
Meanwhile, New York authorities have seen the number of deaths per day drop from well over 700 down to 230.
They are now preparing for an eventual reopening of the health, education and transportation sectors.
Authorities have to disinfect city subways and will stop regularly scheduled overnight service for the first time in history.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the pace and nature of the reopening revolves around a profound question -- "How much is a human life worth?"
Human life is priceless, and Cuomo seems not prepared to make a tradeoff.
Key words : United Kingdom
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The United Kingdom's total number of coronavirus deaths has topped 29,000 -- the highest in Europe.
British health authorities announced that nearly 700 people infected with the virus died over the 24 hours until Monday, bringing the total to 29,427.
The number is the second largest in the world after the United States. It's also the highest in Europe, surpassing Italy.
The UK has passed the peak of infections, but the number of fatalities at care homes continues to rise.
The government's chief scientific advisor, Patrick Vallance, told a Parliament committee on Tuesday it would have been beneficial to have ramped up Covid-19 testing quicker.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is scheduled to deliver an address to the nation on Sunday to explain how he intends to ease the severe restrictions on social and economic activities.
Key words : baseball
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South Korea's professional baseball league has opened its season after a delay of more than one month due to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Korea Baseball Organization kicked off its regular season on Tuesday with five games that were played without spectators. The KBO season was originally scheduled to open in late March.
The LG Twins faced the defending champion Doosan Bears in Jamsil Stadium in Seoul.
Players and officials were required to have their body temperatures checked when entering the stadium in accordance with an infection prevention manual created by the KBO.
The manual requires players not to spit or give high fives during games. It also states umpires and game staff must wear facemasks and gloves.
The sound of batted balls echoed throughout the empty stands. A sign reading "We can beat the coronavirus" was displayed at the stadium. Officials called on fans watching games on TV to cooperate with virus measures.
A team official said he is still worried but glad that the league started playing games. He said that if people feel hope and joy through watching sports, it will become a driving force in the fight against the virus.
The KBO says it will hold games without spectators for the time being. It plans to maintain the full 144-game schedule for the regular season, while scrapping its all-star game and reducing the number of post-season playoff games.
The KBO also says it may suspend the regular season if infections are found.
South Korea reported only three new coronavirus cases on Monday.
Key words : Thai
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20200506_07/
The Thai government has eased restrictions on many economic activities as the number of daily new coronavirus infections began to decline. Traditional dancers have restarted their performance at a shrine in central Bangkok, wearing transparent plastic face shields.
The dancers at the popular Erawan Shrine perform for people who want to dedicate a traditional dance to make a wish or express gratitude for their wishes come true.
The shrine had been closed since March due to the coronavirus outbreak.
One of the dancers said she was glad to be able to restart the activity because she lives on the income from her performances.
She said it is easier to breathe and sing with a face shield than with a mask.
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