Upgraded Subaru Brz Prototype Spotted Testing At Fuji Speedway

Upgraded Subaru BRZ prototype spotted testing at Fuji Speedway

The 2022 Subaru BRZ may have just been officially revealed last month, but an upgraded version has already been spotted testing in Japan at Fuji Speedway. Though camouflaged, the car seen is unmistakably the second-generation of Subaru's lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. And, it's wearing some aero bits not seen on the stock version.

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Japan Coast Guard Testing Unmanned Aircraft

Japan Coast Guard testing unmanned aircraft

The Japan Coast Guard is beginning test flights of an unmanned aerial vehicle to learn whether it can be utilized to carry out the coast guard's key duties, including search and rescue and maritime surveillance.

The flights, which will take place starting Thursday, are to be conducted off the coast of Sanriku in northeastern Japan, as well as along the coasts of the Sea of Japan.

Tokyo Doctors Plan To Boost Pcr Testing Capacity

Tokyo doctors plan to boost PCR testing capacity

NHK has learned that the Tokyo Medical Association is considering increasing the number of coronavirus testing sites in the Japanese capital to 1,400 from the current 300 or so.

The association has so far set up around 300 PCR testing sites in Tokyo. These include sites at medical institutions, as well as PCR test centers that are jointly operated by local medical associations and municipalities.

More Testing Positive In Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward

More testing positive in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward

Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward has seen sharp rises in the number of coronavirus tests and the percentage of those testing positive.

Health officials and workers are concerned that a further rise in infections could overwhelm the ward's testing capacity.

Central, Tokyo Govts Commit To More Testing

Central, Tokyo govts commit to more testing

Nishimura Yasutoshi, Japan's minister in charge of the country's response to the coronavirus, and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko have reaffirmed the need for more testing in the capital.

They also plan to continue easing restrictions on socio-economic activities in stages, despite a surge in cases in parts of the country, most notably Tokyo.

Nurse In Osaka Told To Work After Testing Positive

Nurse in Osaka told to work after testing positive

Officials in the western Japanese city of Osaka say a hospital there instructed a nurse to continue to work despite testing positive for the coronavirus.

The officials learned of this after someone tweeted the allegation against Osaka's Namihaya Rehabilitation Hospital.

Health Ministry To Up Testing Capacity To 20,000

Health ministry to up testing capacity to 20,000

Japan's health ministry plans to expand the country's capacity to test for the coronavirus to 20,000 a day. It is also thinking about increasing drive-through testing.

The ministry says Japan now has the capacity for up to 12,000 daily tests, done by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, public health centers and others.

Japan Boosts Virus Testing Capabilities

Japan boosts virus testing capabilities

Japan is expected to become capable of testing up to about 3,800 people a day for the coronavirus on Tuesday, as it is working to boost its testing capabilities.

The health ministry told municipalities across Japan to expand the scope of their screenings to include people with suspected infections who have had no travel history to the Chinese provinces of Hubei or Zhejiang.