Experts Warn Coronavirus Surge In Winter

Experts warn coronavirus surge in winter

Public health experts in Japan are urging people to take anti-infection measures ahead of winter in response to surging coronavirus infections in the northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido.

After the nationwide state of emergency was lifted in late May, the daily tally in Hokkaido hovered around 30 until early October. But the number rose to 51 on October 23, the highest since April.

Jma: Japan's Winter Abnormally Warm

JMA: Japan's winter abnormally warm

Weather officials in Japan say the country had an abnormally warm winter this year, with a record-high national average temperature and record-low snowfalls in some areas.

The Japan Meteorological Agency convened an expert panel to analyze winter weather conditions between December and February.

Warm Winter Brings Pollen Season Earlier

Warm winter brings pollen season earlier

Unusually warm weather in parts of Japan has resulted in an earlier start of the pollen season.

Private weather forecaster Weather News says cedar pollen became prevalent in Tokyo last week. It says the high season for cedar pollen in the area arrived 10 days earlier than average.