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 ...)
Japan’s Abe says impossible to hold Olympics unless pandemic contained
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Wednesday that the Tokyo Olympics could not take place next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained, as the city's governor requested an extension of ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s beleaguered nurses battling widespread abuse along with COVID-19
Nurses have been refused daycare for their children and asked to keep away from other families on playgrounds amid wave of "corona-bullying." ... ( read original story ...)
As lockdowns ease, health officials urge virus vigilance
As governments move forward with plans to ease coronavirus restrictions, health officials around the globe are calling on the public to remain vigilant so that hard-won victories in ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Tokyo Gov. calls to extend state of emergency,
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Wednesday called for an extension of Japan’s nationwide “state of emergency,” which requests people to stay home and social distance, to stem the spread of the coronavirus o ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Cases Top 1 Million; Tokyo Seeks Extension: Virus Update
Coronavirus cases in the U.S. passed the 1 million mark and deaths topped 58,000, double the toll in Italy. France plans to begin reopening shops on May 11, while Spain is preparing for a “new normal” ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled in 2021
Watch "Tokyo Olympics could be cancelled in 2021", a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story ...)
Game on: Japan group offers retro consoles to cooped-up kids
A group of Japanese retro video game enthusiasts is hoping that lockdown-induced boredom will convert today's children into fans of yesteryear's games, offering 100 classic Nintendo consoles. "A ... ( read original story ...)