Defense Ministry To Send Sdf Nurses To Osaka

Defense Ministry to send SDF nurses to Osaka

NHK has learned that Japan's Defense Ministry plans to dispatch Self-Defense Force medical personnel to Osaka Prefecture, where the healthcare system is under strain from a surge in coronavirus cases.

The ministry will likely send a total of about seven personnel consisting of nurses and other staff.

Osaka Asks Defense Minister To Send Sdf Nurses

Osaka asks defense minister to send SDF nurses

Osaka Governor Yoshimura Hirofumi says he has asked Defense Minister Kishi Nobuo to send nurses from the Self-Defense Forces to treat serious coronavirus cases at a newly established medical facility.

Yoshimura visited the new center for treating COVID-19 patients in serious condition on Monday.

Govt. Prepares To Send Sdf Nurses To Asahikawa

Govt. prepares to send SDF nurses to Asahikawa

NHK has learned that Japan's government is preparing to send nurses from the Self-Defense Forces to a hospital in Hokkaido to help it tackle surging coronavirus infections.

The city of Asahikawa in the northern prefecture has seen infection clusters spreading at two hospitals.

Ps5 Owners Will Be Able To Record Voice Chats And Send It To Sony For Moderation

PS5 Owners Will Be Able To Record Voice Chats And Send It To Sony For Moderation

Sony has since updated its blog to clarify what the feature actually does, and it seems to be more about moderation and dealing with harassers and toxic gamers rather than spying on users.

According to Sony, “Voice chat recording for moderation is a feature that will be available on PS5 when it launches, and will enable users to record their voice chats on PS5 and submit them for moderation review. The pop up you’re seeing on PS4 right now is to let you know that when you participate in a chat with a PS5 user (post-launch), they may submit those recordings from their PS5 console to SIE.”

Japan To Send Second Team Of Experts To Mauritius

Japan to send second team of experts to Mauritius

A second group of experts from Japan is set to leave for Mauritius on Wednesday to help reduce the environmental impact of an oil spill from a Japanese-owned bulk carrier.

The team of seven includes experts from the National Institute for Environmental Studies and the Environment Ministry. They are being dispatched at the request of the Mauritian government to help assess the impact on the local eco-system of the oil leakage from the ship.

Japan To Send Expert Team To Mauritius

Japan to send expert team to Mauritius

Japan is to send experts from its international emergency relief team to Mauritius on Monday at the request of the island nation's government.

A large amount of fuel has been spilling from a bulk carrier, the Wakashio, which ran aground on July 25. The ship was chartered by Mitsui O.S.K. Lines.

Japan To Send Avigan To 38 Nations For Free

Japan to send Avigan to 38 nations for free

Japan will soon provide 38 countries with the anti-flu drug Avigan, which is seen as a potential treatment for COVID-19.

Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu says the countries, which includes the Netherlands, the Philippines and Malaysia, will receive the anti-flu drug developed by a Japanese company.

Officials To Send Out Masks From Govt. Stocks

Officials to send out masks from govt. stocks

Japanese government officials are preparing to send out over 2.5 million face masks from their stockpiles to medical and other facilities facing a serious shortage due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The government decided to release the masks out of some 6.4 million kept at ministries and agencies in case of disasters or other emergencies.

Govt. Plans To Send 5th Chartered Plane To China

Govt. plans to send 5th chartered plane to China

Japan's government is planning to send a fifth chartered plane to evacuate Japanese citizens from the Chinese province of Hubei which has been hit hard by the new coronavirus outbreak.

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters on Monday that arrangements are underway to send the plane this weekend at the earliest.

Japan To Send Patrol Planes To Middle East

Japan to send patrol planes to Middle East

Two patrol planes of Japan's Self-Defense Forces will leave Japan for the Middle East on Saturday to help ensure the safe navigation of commercial vessels.

Defense Minister Taro Kono ordered the dispatch of the aircraft and one destroyer at a meeting with senior ministry and Self-Defense Forces officials.