Japan Eyeing Coronavirus Vaccine From Overseas

Japan eyeing coronavirus vaccine from overseas

Japan's health ministry has set up a new team aimed at leading negotiations with overseas developers of coronavirus vaccines.

Health minister Kato Katsunobu revealed on Monday that negotiations between the team and pharmaceutical companies are underway as part of efforts to secure vaccines for the country.

Japan Minister Eyeing Paternity Leave Welcomes Son

Japan Minister eyeing paternity leave welcomes son

Japan's Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is likely to take paternity leave sometime in the next three months, now that his son has been born.

Koizumi told reporters on Friday that his wife had given birth to the baby. Koizumi's wife is a freelance TV presenter.