Antivirus Steps For Tokyo Games To Cost $960 Mil.

Antivirus steps for Tokyo Games to cost $960 mil.

Sources close to organizers of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics say anti-coronavirus measures for the events are expected to cost about 100 billion yen, or more than 960 million dollars.

The sources say the organizing committee has already concluded additional expenses that will be incurred, due to the Games' postponement, are likely to be about 1.9 billion dollars.

Minister Calls For Enhancing Steps At Restaurants

Minister calls for enhancing steps at restaurants

Japan's minister in charge of the government's coronavirus response has expressed an intention to review guidelines for restaurants and bars, as some group infections have recently been confirmed through eating out.

The government held a meeting on Wednesday. At the meeting, Nishimura Yasutoshi said he wants authorities to revise and strengthen the guidelines as soon as possible, as parties and gatherings take place at the end of the year.

Japan Takes Steps To Spur Economy

Japan takes steps to spur economy

As many countries around the world prepare for a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases, Japan is taking steps to promote social and economic activities.

Government officials and experts met on Friday to discuss their anti-virus strategy.

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.

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.

Japan's Central Bank Steps Up Stimulus

Japan's central bank steps up stimulus

The Bank of Japan has unveiled a package of additional measures to stimulate the economy and help companies hit hard by the coronavirus.

Policymakers held a one-day session on Monday, instead of their regular two-day meeting, to deal with the urgent situation.

Expert Panel Calls For Continuing Thorough Steps

Expert panel calls for continuing thorough steps

A Japanese government panel of experts has called for continuing thorough efforts to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

The experts held a meeting on Wednesday, two weeks after the government declared a state of emergency. Economic Revitalization Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi and health minister Kato Katsunobu attended the meeting. Nishimura is in charge of anti-coronavirus measures.

Governors Want Steps To Curb Domestic Travel

Governors want steps to curb domestic travel

Japan's prefectural leaders want the central government to take steps to discourage people from traveling to other prefectures.

About 30 governors took part in an emergency online meeting of the National Governors' Association on Friday. The central government expanded the state of emergency for the coronavirus outbreak to the entire country on Thursday.

Tokyo Governor Lists Steps If Emergency Declared

Tokyo governor lists steps if emergency declared

Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko has outlined the steps the city's government would take if the prime minister declares a state of emergency over the coronavirus outbreak.

Koike said in a briefing on Friday that she will likely ask residents to stay at home, and request public facilities and event organizers to suspend the use of venues. She said specific requests would be decided after the central government issues relevant guidelines.

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 Steps Up Measures To Contain Spread

Japan steps up measures to contain spread

The rash of new cases has the Japanese government scrambling to make sure the virus doesn't spread any further.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said, " We're setting up an expert panel consisting of front-line specialists on infectious diseases to strengthen measures."

Japan Steps Up Preventive Measures

Japan steps up preventive measures

Japan is one of many countries that's implementing tighter border controls in a bid to keep infected travelers out.

Authorities are now denying entry to all foreign nationals who have recently visited Hubei Province.

Cybersecurity Steps Proposed Ahead Of Tokyo Games

Cybersecurity steps proposed ahead of Tokyo Games

A group of experts are urging the Japanese government to take steps to ensure cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

The experts for the communications ministry compiled an emergency proposal in a meeting on Monday, amid concerns over a surge in cyberattacks targeting the country during the Games.

Cybersecurity Steps Proposed Ahead Of Olympics

Cybersecurity steps proposed ahead of Olympics

A group of experts are urging the Japanese government to take steps to ensure cybersecurity ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.

The experts for the communications ministry compiled an emergency proposal in a meeting on Monday, amid concerns over a surge in cyberattacks targeting the country during the Games.