Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Thursday that the government would consult experts to decide whether to extend the state of emergency beyond May 6. Abe, speaking in parliament, also said ... ( read original story ...)
Crowdfunding, Take-Out Among Ways Small Restaurant And Bar Owners In Japan Are Coping With Coronavirus Measures
In Japan, the owners of small restaurants and bars are struggling in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and state of emergency. But some of them are finding creative ways to weather the storm. ( read original story ...)
Drug proves effective against virus as economic damage rises
Scientists have announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that comes as the ... ( read original story ...)
Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment
The coronavirus is sending the U.S. economy into the fastest collapse since the Great Depression, with output reported shrinking at an alarming rate. ( read original story ...)
Drug proves effective coronavirus as economic damage mounts
Scientists have announced the first effective treatment against the coronavirus — an experimental drug that can speed the recovery of COVID-19 patients — in a major medical advance that comes as the ... ( read original story ...)
Wales coach says tour to Japan, New Zealand highly unlikely
Wales are continuing to prepare for their mid-year tour to Japan and New Zealand but with the sporting world still paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic, coach Wayne Pivac said on Wednesday he is not ... ( read original story ...)
In 2 crazy weeks, Erica Gavel defended masters thesis and qualified Canada for Tokyo 2020
Since joining Canada's national wheelchair basketball team in 2014, Erica Gavel has balanced sport and education. But the two worlds came to a boiling point this past summer and the experience will ... ( read original story ...)
Virus sends economies plunging; glimmer of hope on treatment | Raleigh News & Observer
The coronavirus is sending the U.S. economy into the fastest collapse since the Great Depression, with output reported shrinking at an alarming rate. ( read original story ...)
Lockdown Easings Make Health Officials Wary
As governments ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling on the public to remain vigilant so that hard-won victories in the battle against the pandemic are not lost. ( read original story ...)
As Tokyo Extends State of Emergency, Japanese Prime Minister Says Holding Olympics Could Be ‘Impossible’
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe extended the state of emergency to the entire country on April 16, after previously implementing it in select regions. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics ‘Difficult’ If Pandemic Not Contained: Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday it would be "difficult" to hold the postponed Tokyo Olympics if the coronavirus pandemic is not contained. The premier's remarks came a day after ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics not reliant on Covid-19 vaccine, says senior IOC member
Tokyo Olympics are not contingent on the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus, according to a senior member of the IOC ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Says Cannot Hold Olympics Unless Pandemic Contained
It would be impossible to hold the Games in such a complete form unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained," Abe said in response to an opposition lawmaker. Abe's summary of the situation was later ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics not reliant on Covid-19 vaccine – senior IOC member
Tokyo Olympics are not contingent on the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus, according to a senior member of the IOC ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Abe Says No Tokyo Olympics Next Year Unless COVID-19 Can Be Contained
The prime minister said it would be "impossible" to hold the already delayed Summer Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 if the disease is not brought under control. ( read original story ...)
IOC’s Coates says Tokyo Games not contingent on COVID-19 vaccine
The Tokyo Olympics are not contingent on the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus, International Olympic Committee member John Coates said on Wednesday. ( read original story ...)