COVID-19 Routine Vaccinations Begin for Elderly in Japan
COVID-19 routine vaccinations, mainly for people aged 65 or older, began in Japan on Tuesday in a program running until March 31 next year.
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Number of COVID-19 patients increases for 12 consecutive weeks, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare Reports
According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the number of COVID-19 patients reported from approximately 5,000 medical institutions nationwide in the week up to the 28th of last month increased by 4,669 from the previous week to 72,003. In addition, the average number of patients per medical institution was 14.58, 1.07 times the previous week. This is the 12th consecutive week of increase from the previous week.
New COVID-19 Cases Up for 11th Straight Week in Japan
New COVID-19 cases reported from about 5,000 regularly monitored medical institutions across Japan have increased for the 11th consecutive week, health ministry data showed Friday.
Japan’s weekly COVID-19 cases rise for 10th straight week
The average among the roughly 5,000 medical institutions stood at 11.18 in the week, with the total number of patients increasing to 55,072, 1.39 times the figure the previous week, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare data revealed.
The Shog-A.I. Shimbun Podcast #38: Noto Quake Death Toll to Reach 300, COVID Patient and Elderly Person Among 18 ‘Indirect Deaths’
The death toll from the January 1st Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan is projected to reach 300 as 18 more indirect deaths are expected to be recognized. On Tuesday, the Ishikawa prefectural government and affected municipalities held a joint meeting and were advised to recognize 18 deaths as related to the disaster.
Noto Quake Death Toll to Reach 300 with 18 More Indirect Deaths
The death toll from the Jan. 1 Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan is projected to reach 300 as 18 more indirect deaths are expected to be recognized. The 18 cases include the deaths of a COVID-19 patient and an elderly person who lost physical strength while hospitalized.
Study Indicates Obesity Increased among Japan Children during Pandemic
Obesity increased among junior high school students in Japan in fiscal 2020 to 2022, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a study by the National Center for Child Health and Development has shown.
The study analyzed the health checkup data of about 186,000 people who graduated from junior high school between fiscal 2020 and 2022 and compared the results with predicated figures based on such data of about 210,000 people who graduated in fiscal 2019 or earlier, before the pandemic.
Japan Fair Trade Commission Issues Cease-And-Desist Order To Travel Agencies Over Transporting COVID-19 Patients
The Japan Fair Trade Commission on Thursday issued cease-and-desist orders to JTB Corp. and three other travel agencies in a bid-rigging case over a municipal project to transport COVID-19 patients.
It is the first time the antitrust watchdog has issued such an order over a project related to the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the watchdog and other sources, the project to transport COVID-19 patients from their homes to accommodation facilities was ordered by the northeastern city of Aomori. The five companies colluded to decide in advance which of them would win five related tenders between April 2022 and March 2023, while agreeing that the winner would outsource some operations to the others.
Anti-Infection Measures Still Needed in Japan 1 Year after COVID Downgrade
In line with the COVID-19 downgrade in May 2023, Japan stopped counting all COVID-19 cases nationwide and began receiving COVID-19 case reports from about 5,000 designated medical institutions.
According to the health ministry, the number of COVID-19 cases reported in the week through April 21 declined for the 11th consecutive week.
Japan Govt to Take Coordinating Role in Future Pandemics “to lessen the impact on social and economic activities”
The draft plans seek to take infection prevention measures flexibly to lessen the impact on social and economic activities while calling on local governments and hospitals to sign accords to conduct pandemic response drills in ordinary times.
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