Asian View
Key words : india record high
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India hit a record high in daily coronavirus infections on Monday with more than 350,000 new cases.
The government announced it confirmed 352,991 people tested positive for the coronavirus. The daily tally topped 300,000 for the fifth straight day.
India also reported 2,812 coronavirus deaths, its highest daily total.
Medical systems in the country are under severe strain. As of Monday morning, about 4,600 hospital beds in intensive care units across the capital are almost occupied, with only 12 beds open.
The country also faces an acute and chronic shortage of oxygen for medical treatment. Hospitals in New Delhi require 700 tons of oxygen a day, but only about half of their needs can be supplied.
Patients unable to receive oxygen are dying at hospitals. Local media report India's medical system is on the verge of collapse.
Hospitals have taken to social media to highlight their plight, and have asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take action to help their situation.
The government is increasing both domestic production and imports of oxygen from abroad. Several countries have pledged to send oxygen and medical supplies to India.
Key words : south water
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South Korean atomic energy experts say the planned release of treated water from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant would only have a marginal impact on South Koreans.
The Japanese government decided earlier this month on a plan to release treated water from the disabled plant into the ocean. The water is to be diluted to lower its concentration of radioactive materials such as tritium to levels below national regulations.
The Korean Nuclear Society said in a statement on Monday that even if all the water stored at the plant is released over the course of a year, South Koreans' exposure to radiation will remain at negligible levels.
The statement said most South Korean media are whipping up public fear over radiation and the Society hopes this will be eradicated, along with mistrust over the safety of marine products.
The Society urged the South Korean government to refrain from responding to the issue politically or emotionally and instead seek a solution based on scientific facts.
It also expressed regret that, in their opinion, the Japanese government made its decision without providing sufficient information or explanation to South Korea.
The South Korean government has said it will deal with the issue by placing top priority on the health and safety of its citizens, while taking necessary steps in cooperation with the international community. Some South Korean media and civic groups are voicing concerns over the issue.
Key words : myanmar olympic
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A prominent Myanmar swimmer says he will abstain from the Tokyo Olympics in protest of the military crackdown in his country. More than 700 civilians have been killed since the military seized power in February.
In an online statement, freestyle swimmer Win Htet Oo called the crackdown by the military and police "indiscriminate killings."
He described the Myanmar Olympic Committee as a puppet organization for a military regime that has ordered the killings of peaceful protesters and the arrests of democratic activists.
The athlete said he will not march in the parade of nations under what he called a flag steeped in his people's blood.
Win Htet Oo called on the International Olympic Committee to refuse to acknowledge the Myanmar Olympic Committee, saying accepting it is to recognize the legitimacy of the junta.
Key words : topped 10,000
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In Japan the number of people who had the coronavirus and died has now topped 10,000. It took about one year for the tally to reach 5,000 since the first case of infection was confirmed in the country. It took only three months for that figure to double.
Japan's capital and three other prefectures are once again under a state of emergency from Sunday, as authorities try to tamp down on rising coronavirus cases.
The government wants companies to reduce the number of commuters by promoting working from home. But mobile phone data show nearly 40 percent more people were around Tokyo station during rush hours on Monday morning, compared with the Monday average during the first state of emergency about a year ago.
Railway companies plan to reduce services while the declaration is in effect through May 11.
The government is pushing ahead on vaccinations. Inoculations for about 4.8 million healthcare workers started in February. As of last Friday, about 37 percent of them had received at least one shot. Around 18 percent had completed two shots.
Vaccinations for about 36 million senior citizens started earlier this month. Less than one percent of them had received a shot as of Sunday.
Vaccines have been delivered to this small village of Shingo in the northern prefecture of Aomori, but inoculations haven't started.
The only clinic in the village has one doctor and three nurses. They can't start administering the vaccines until they make sure that residents would be transported to hospitals at neighboring municipalities in case of severe reactions.
A Shingo village clinic official, Kudo Katsushi, said "We would start the inoculation tomorrow if we could. It's frustrating."
A total of 3.9 million doses will be distributed across Japan over the next two weeks. The government plans to allow dentists to administer the vaccines in areas where there are shortages of medical workers.
More than 3,300 new infections were confirmed in Japan on Monday. Over 900 of them were in the western prefecture of Osaka.
Key words : non-essential
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Japan's third coronavirus state of emergency took effect in Tokyo and three western prefectures on Sunday. It remains to be seen whether 17 days of restrictions will be enough to curb the spread of the virus.
Bars and restaurants that serve alcohol or offer karaoke are being asked to close, along with shopping malls and other large facilities.
This department store in Tokyo has been shut down, apart from floors selling food and other daily necessities.
Matsuya Ginza's official said, "The upcoming weeklong holidays are crucial for our sales. It was an extremely difficult decision to close most of the store."
Some parts of Tokyo remained busy with people going shopping or sightseeing.
A man in his 20s said, "There are still so many people. They aren't taking the state of emergency seriously anymore."
The Tokyo Metropolitan government reported over 635 new infections on Sunday, marking a week-on-week increase for the 25th straight day.
The western prefecture of Osaka continues to be the largest hotspot in the country.
Officials reported 1,050 new cases on Sunday, topping 1,000 for the sixth day in a row.
The 180 shops in this underground arcade were closed when the state of emergency took effect.
In the ancient capital of Kyoto, temples and shrines have shortened their opening hours.
Ninna-ji Temple's Oishi Ryujun said, "I hope life will get back to normal soon so people can have peace of mind. I will keep praying and working hard until then."
The minister in charge of the coronavirus response wants people to avoid non-essential outings.
Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi said, "I am sorry to cause people so much inconvenience. But please remind yourself how things were a year ago when the first state of emergency was in place. I must ask you to curb outings more drastically this time. "
The government is also taking steps to accelerate the vaccination program. It plans to set up large vaccination centers in Tokyo and Osaka next month. Doctors and nurses from the Self-Defense Forces will be deployed to help vaccinate up to 10,000 people per day.
Key words : thailand
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Wearing masks outdoors has become mandatory in the Thai capital of Bangkok amid a surge of a variant of the coronavirus. Violators risk a large fine.
The variant first detected in Britain has rapidly been spreading in Thailand since late March. Daily new infection cases shot up to 2,048 on Monday -- about 70 times the level at the beginning of this month.
Starting on Monday, people in Bangkok are required to wear masks when they go out. Offenders could face a fine of up to about 630 dollars.
Massage parlors, parks and some other types of venues will be closed for two weeks.
A rule that forbids dining and drinking at restaurants after 9 p.m. is in place in 18 regions, including Bangkok.
But one restaurant in the eastern province of Chonburi was found violating the rule on Saturday. Nine Japanese customers were arrested in the case.
Key words : visiting athlete
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Japan's government may allow visiting athletes and coaches to start training for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics from their first day in the country if they meet certain conditions.
Government officials and organizers of the upcoming Tokyo Games have been studying additional measures to prevent the spread of more contagious variants of the coronavirus.
The government is considering requiring athletes and coaches to take PCR or antigen tests twice within 96 hours before leaving for Japan and another test at airports when they arrive in the country. In principle, the athletes and coaches would have to take virus tests every day after they enter Japan.
The government says the visiting athletes and coaches would have to limit the scope of activities to their lodgings, and training and event venues. They would also be required to submit activity plans and written pledges, showing where they plan to visit and transportation methods, and to give updates about their health.
The government is also considering asking people from sports organizations and media outlets to self-isolate for 14 days after they enter Japan. But it says that if this affects the Games' operations, the self-quarantine period would be reduced to zero to three days with severe travel restrictions.
The government says athletes and other concerned parties who do not abide by these rules would be ordered to stay at their lodgings for 14 days or stripped of their IDs for the Games.
The government plans to hold talks with the organizers of the events and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as early as Wednesday to decide on additional antivirus measures.
Key words : ana holdings lower
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Leading Japanese airline operator ANA Holdings says it now expects a smaller group-wide net loss for the previous fiscal year through March. Executives believe cost cuts more than made up for a further drop in sales from the pandemic.
ANA Holdings lowered its sales forecast by 15 billion yen to 725 billion yen, or about 6.7 billion dollars. Company officials say passenger numbers plunged more than expected due to a spike in coronavirus cases.
But the firm reduced its forecast for net loss by nearly 1 billion dollars to about 3.7 billion dollars. It cited efforts to lower costs, including a reduction in the number of scheduled flights.
The group's main carrier All Nippon Airways plans to cancel 80 percent of its international flights and 40 percent of its domestic flights in May, due to an uncertain outlook for a recovery in demand for passenger travel.
The company says it plans to try and turn around its financial health by continuing to loan out employees to outside firms and strengthening its cargo business.
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