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Japan to restart some public facilities after state of emergency extended

Japan will restart parks, museums, libraries and some other public facilities after a nationwide state of emergency is expected to be extended, a senior government off

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Japan sees quiet start of Golden Week holiday amid COVID-19 outbreak

Families in Tokyo's Shiba Park on the first day of the Golden Week holidays, April 29, 2020. /APCity streets, transportation and tourist hot spots in Japan appeared qui

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Gov't panel of experts back extended emergency measures in Japan, COVID-19 cases spike in Tokyo

A panel of medical experts has recommended that the Japanese government continue requesting the nation to continue to follow social restrictions to tackle the spread of the COVID-19 and they believe

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COVID-19 cases in Japan rise by 202 to 14,097

The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 202 to reach 14,097, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities on Wednesday. The

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Asia-Pacific countries on high alert of COVID-19 pandemic as possibility of resurgence remains

Asia-Pacific countries are still fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic with an alarming resurgence of infections, as three Vietnamese tested positive again for COVID-1

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Updates: Kids in Spain allowed to go outdoor, China's Wuhan clears all cases in hospital

The following are the updates on the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. - - - - MADRID -- Children under the age of 14 in Spain are allowed to leave their homes and go outside on Sunday fo

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COVID-19 cases in Japan rise by 391 to 13,575

The confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan increased by 391 to reach 13,575, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and local authorities on Saturday. The

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Japan reports 14 more coronavirus cases on Italian cruise ship

An aerial view shows Italian cruise ship Costa Atlantica, which had confirmed 33 coronavirus cases, in Nagasaki, southern Japan, April 21, 2020. /Reuters Fourteen more coronavirus infections h

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COVID-19 cases in Japan rise to 11,965, Abe calls for more cooperation to fight virus

Coronavirus cases in Japan increased by 449 to 11,965, with 132 new daily infections recorded in Tokyo, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and lo

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COVID-19 cases in Japan rise to 11,431, Tokyo records 123 new daily infections

Coronavirus cases in Japan increased by 278 to 11,431, with 123 new daily infections recorded in Tokyo, according to the latest figures from the health ministry and lo

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Japanese Prime Minister Abe says postponing Olympics an option

Japanese Prime Minister Abe says postponing Olympics is an option. TOKYO, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told the Parliament on Monday that the

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Asia-Pacific countries report rising COVID-19 cases, Bangladesh records biggest daily jump

Asia-Pacific countries kept reporting more COVID-19 cases on Monday as Bangladesh records biggest daily jump of COVID-19 cases with 492 new cases. BANGLADESH The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases

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COVID-19 infections in Japan rise to 10,810 cases, Tokyo's cases top 3,000

COVID-19 cases in Japan increased to 10,810, according to the latest figures Monday, as a nationwide effort swings into gear to try and curb the spread of the virus. A

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Beaumont says 2020 international rugby season 'could be over'

Team South Africa accept their trophey after winnning the Rugby World Cup 2019 Final against England in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan, November 2, 2019. /VCG World Rugby chairman Bill Beaumont bel

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World Rugby announces $100m virus relief plan

Max Malins of England breaks with the ball during the Under-20s Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England in Dublin, Ireland, March 17, 2017. /VCG World Rugby on Thursda

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Japan's COVID-19 infections top 9,000 as Abe declares nationwide state of emergency

Coronavirus cases in Japan increased by 570 new daily infections, health ministry and local authorities said as of Thursday evening, bringing the national total to 9,292. As the number and pace

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Japan's COVID-19 infections rise to 8,640 amid spike in cases in Tokyo, Osaka

Coronavirus cases in Japan increased by 467 nationwide, including 127 new infections in Tokyo and 74 in Osaka, health ministry and local authorities said as of Wednesd