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Crowds still flocking to shopping arcades amid virus outbreak

People are still flocking to shopping arcades in Tokyo and other densely populated cities despite… Read More

60% still go to office despite state of emergency over virus: survey

About 60 percent of company employees in Tokyo and six other prefectures still commute to… Read More

Hanyu, top athletes, deliver positive messages online amid virus

Two-time defending Olympic men's figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu joined other athletes on Friday in… Read More

Japan city adopts 1st ordinance urging wearing of masks due to virus

A city assembly in eastern Japan approved an ordinance Thursday urging residents to wear face… Read More

Abe declares nationwide state of emergency amid virus spread

TOKYO - Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expanded on Thursday the state of emergency beyond Tokyo,… Read More

FOCUS: Japan retailers brace for tough year as virus hits consumption hard

Recent decisions by major Japanese retailers including Seven & i Holdings Co. and Takashimaya Co.… Read More

N. Korea says virus may create obstacles, vows thorough response

(Kim Jong Un)[KCNA/Kyodo] North Korea decided to take "more thorough state measures" against the coronavirus… Read More

Japan eyes delaying crown prince’s proclamation ceremonies for virus

The government said Friday it plans to postpone this month's ceremonies to celebrate Crown Prince… Read More

U.S. now expects virus death toll to come in under 100,000

(U.S. President Donald Trump listens during the daily briefing of the White House Coronavirus Task… Read More

Security Council members meet amid U.S.-China row over virus naming

The U.N. Security Council on Thursday convened its first meeting to discuss responses to the… Read More

Trump threatens to put funding to WHO on hold over virus response

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he may put on hold his country's funding… Read More

British PM moved to ICU as virus symptoms worsen

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to an intensive care unit Monday as his… Read More

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