Mauritius Oil Leak Exceeds 1000 Tons

Mauritius oil leak exceeds 1000 tons

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines says it believes more than 1,000 tons of oil have leaked from a bulk carrier that ran aground off Mauritius in the Indian Ocean on July 25.

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines chartered the carrier, Wakashio, which is owned by Nagashiki Shipping. The two companies held a news conference in Tokyo on Sunday.

Daily New Infections Top 1,000 On Wednesday

Daily new infections top 1,000 on Wednesday

More than 1,000 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Japan on Wednesday. It's the first time the milestone has been crossed since the pandemic began.

Officials in the western prefecture of Osaka confirmed 221 cases on Wednesday. It's the highest daily total, and the first time the figure has surpassed 200.

Japan Reports Nearly 1,000 New Cases On Tuesday

Japan reports nearly 1,000 new cases on Tuesday

The coronavirus continues to spread across Japan. Nearly 1,000 cases were reported on Tuesday with several prefectures recording new daily records.

Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi said, "We have confirmed 155 infections. The number shows that the virus is spreading through community transmission."

Japan's Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,000

Japan's coronavirus death toll tops 1,000

The number of coronavirus deaths in Japan has now exceeded 1,000. The figure includes 13 deaths from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, that docked just outside Tokyo earlier this year.

Health authorities confirmed the latest deaths in the greater Tokyo area -- bringing the total to 1,001.

Japan Passes 1,000 Covid-19 Deaths

Japan passes 1,000 COVID-19 deaths

Two deaths from the coronavirus were confirmed in Japan on Monday, bringing the nationwide total to 1,001. The tally includes 13 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was docked just outside the capital earlier this year.

The latest two were in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

Coronavirus Death Toll Hits 1,000 In Japan

Coronavirus death toll hits 1,000 in Japan

The number of coronavirus deaths has reached 1,000 in Japan. The figure includes 13 deaths from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, that docked just outside Tokyo earlier this year.

Authorities confirmed the latest fatality on Monday. The number of infections now stands at over 26,000, including more than 700 cases from the cruise ship.

Nikkei Index Shoots Up Over 1,000 Points

Nikkei index shoots up over 1,000 points

Share prices on the Tokyo Stock Exchange roared back on Tuesday after three trading days of declines.

The benchmark Nikkei Average ended the day up 1,051 points from Monday's close at 22,582, marking the year's third-largest daily gain.

Cases In Japan Reach 1,000, Incl. Cruise Ship

Cases in Japan reach 1,000, incl. cruise ship

The number of coronavirus cases in Japan has ticked up to 1,000 as of 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, local time. That figure includes 706 people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship. The vessel is moored at Yokohama Port, near Tokyo.

The tally is based on data compiled by the health ministry and local governments.