Police May Check Nightclubs' Anti-virus Measures

Police may check nightclubs' anti-virus measures

Japan's top government spokesperson has suggested that police could inspect bars and nightclubs to check if they are taking strict measures against the coronavirus.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide spoke to reporters on Monday about how to deal with bars and nightclubs where cases of the virus have been confirmed.

Koike Once Again Calls For Anti-infection Efforts

Koike once again calls for anti-infection efforts

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has once again urged residents and businesses to take measures to prevent spreading of the coronavirus after daily infection cases in the Japanese capital hit a record high.

Koike made the appeal on Friday as she announced that 293 new cases were confirmed.

Govt. To Push Anti-virus Steps Amid Rising Cases

Govt. to push anti-virus steps amid rising cases

The Japanese government will continue to urge people and businesses to redouble their anti-infection efforts to curb an increasing number of coronavirus cases. It also plans to start a tourism stimulus program later this month.

Tokyo reported 206 new cases on Sunday, registering more than 200 for the fourth straight day. Osaka confirmed 32 infections, prompting the prefectural government to issue an alert based on its own criteria.

Anti-racism March Held In Tokyo

Anti-racism march held in Tokyo

An anti-racism march was held in central Tokyo on Sunday as part of the protest movement sparked by the death of George Floyd in US police custody last month.

The protesters included Japanese and non-Japanese people, who responded to calls on social media.

Japan's Ruling Party Eyes Anti-cyberbullying Steps

Japan's ruling party eyes anti-cyberbullying steps

Members of Japan's ruling party have compiled draft measures to make it easier to identify people who have posted anonymous bullying messages online.

The move followed the death of Kimura Hana, a professional wrestler and reality TV star who is believed to have killed herself after being cyberbullied.

Minister: Anti-virus Efforts May Be Insufficient

Minister: Anti-virus efforts may be insufficient

A Japanese government minister has expressed concern that efforts against the coronavirus may be insufficient.

Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi was speaking at a meeting of a government panel of experts on Wednesday. Nishimura is in charge of anti-coronavirus measures.

Diet Resumes With Anti-infection Measures

Diet resumes with anti-infection measures

Japanese lawmakers resumed Diet deliberations on Friday after a two-day suspension due to the declaration of a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.

At an Upper House plenary session, lawmakers wearing facemasks disinfected their hands before entering the chamber. They avoided sitting next to each other.

Japan To Stock Up On Anti-flu Medicine Avigan

Japan to stock up on anti-flu medicine Avigan

The Japanese government plans to stock up on enough of the anti-flu drug Avigan for two-million people. The drug is now being clinically tested as a treatment for the coronavirus.

The plan is part of a draft emergency economic package, which is expected to be finalized this week.

Experts To Present Views On Anti-virus Measures

Experts to present views on anti-virus measures

A Japanese government panel of experts will present its latest views on the country's measures to contain the spread of the new coronavirus.

The outline of the panel's views has been revealed in advance of a briefing that will take place on Thursday evening.

Panel To Decide Whether To Keep Anti-virus Steps

Panel to decide whether to keep anti-virus steps

A Japanese government panel of experts plans to decide in about ten days whether to continue the current measures on fighting the new coronavirus.

Members of a panel of experts met on Monday to review the measures currently in place nationwide based on analysis on their effectiveness. The measures call for cancellations of large-scale events and the temporary closures of schools.

Japan Launches Emergency Anti-coronavirus Package

Japan launches emergency anti-coronavirus package

The Japanese government has launched a 136-million-dollar package to fight the coronavirus outbreak. It includes funds for the development of a vaccine and treatment for the illness caused by the virus.

The emergency plan was approved on Thursday at a task force meeting attended by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his full Cabinet.

Japan Stepping Up Anti-virus Measures

Japan stepping up anti-virus measures

Japan's transport minister says he is stepping up measures against a possible outbreak of the latest coronavirus. Kazuyoshi Akaba pledged an all-out effort for the expected spike in visitors from China during the Lunar New Year holiday.

The government is urging airlines and cruise ships to distribute a "health card" to all those arriving from China. The card directs people to quarantine officers if they have come from Wuhan and have symptoms, or are taking medicine for pain.