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Key words : emergency extend
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210127_03/
Japanese officials say the government may have to extend its state of emergency, if no major improvement is seen in coronavirus infections in Tokyo and elsewhere.
A state of emergency is currently in effect for 11 prefectures, including Tokyo, till February 7.
The daily tally of new cases confirmed in the capital has been gradually falling since the state of emergency was issued on January 7. But experts say the decline is slow, and the proportion of the elderly is increasing.
Hospitals are under strain, and there are worries that the number of serious cases could rise further among the elderly patients.
The minister in charge of the country's coronavirus response, Nishimura Yasutoshi, said in the Diet on Tuesday that the government would make a decision by a certain time on what to do with the state of emergency.
He said it would cause confusion if a choice is made immediately before the planned expiration date.
The government plans to study whether to extend the declaration while closely monitoring infections across the country as well as strains on medical systems.
Key words : thailand record 959 new
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210126_25/
Thailand reported a record 959 new coronavirus cases on Tuesday.
Health officials say most of the cases were among migrant workers from Myanmar, and confirmed this with a thorough inspection of the epicenter of a recent infection cluster.
Thailand has been experiencing a resurgence of infections since a large-scale outbreak last month at a seafood market near Bangkok. The government says Tuesday's surge is the result of active testing.
Meanwhile, workers gathered in front of the prime minister's office in Bangkok on Tuesday. They say the current economic support measures are inadequate and demanded further support from the government.
Thailand ordered the closure of schools and entertainment venues in early January, including bars and karaoke clubs, in areas with high infection numbers.
The government will discuss relaxing some measures this week.
Key words : memorial ceremony train station
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20210126_30/
A memorial ceremony was held in Busan, South Korea, for a student who died at a Tokyo train station 20 years ago trying to rescue a man who had fallen onto the tracks.
Lee Su-hyon and a Japanese photographer jumped from the platform to save the man at Shin-Okubo Station on January 26, 2001. All three were hit by a train and killed.
On Tuesday, a ceremony was held at Lee's grave in his hometown Busan. About 20 people attended, including Lee's mother Shin Yoon-chan and the Japanese Consul-General in Busan, Maruyama Kohei.
Lee was studying in Japan, hoping to become a bridge between the two countries.
After his death, his parents created a scholarship program with condolence money, which has helped nearly 1,000 students study in Japan.
Lee's mother was tearful as she said her son died to realize huge love that transcends borders. She said she, too, will do her best to contribute to bilateral friendship.
Maruyama said in Korean that Lee will continue to be a bridge between the two countries, and pledged efforts to improve bilateral ties.
Lee's heroism has recently attracted renewed attention in his home country, inspiring books and monuments.
Key words : Nishikawa Mitsuko olympic reality
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/videos/20210118155432064/
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