COVID-19 Update: April 17, 2020 (1)
201 cases reported in Tokyo today. The consistent spread of the virus in Tokyo is a worrying sign. Unless stricter controls are enforced, the situation may deteriorate very rapidly. Meanwhile, the total number of cases in Japan now stands at 9296 (excluding the cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship).
COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2020 (2)
149 cases reported in Tokyo today.
COVID-19 Update: April 16, 2020 (1)
Nation-wide declaration of emergency expected to be announced shortly in Japan.
COVID-19 Update: April 15, 2020 (1)
Tokyo reported another 127 cases today, even though testing numbers had dropped over the weekend. More than 9000 tests were conducted yesterday, so the case count needs to be watched carefully over the next few days. Meanwhile, the health ministry has said that more than 850,000 people in Japan could be seriously ill and 400,000 […]
COVID-19 Update: April 14, 2020 (1)
More than 160 cases reported in Tokyo today. The numbers continue to rise as the Government’s request to cooperate during the state of emergency has seen mixed results so far.
COVID-19 Update: April 13, 2020 (1)
Tokyo has reported another 91 new cases in the last 24 hours. But this drop in number is because fewer tests are conducted towards the end of the week. The mid-week numbers are a better indication of the overall trend.
COVID-19 Update: April 12, 2020 (1)
Tokyo has recorded more than 165 new coronavirus cases today. The total count for the capital has now crossed 2000.
COVID-19 Update: April 11, 2020 (1)
Another record high number of cases in Tokyo today – 197 in the last 24 hours.
COVID-19 Update: April 10, 2020 (1)
The Governor of Tokyo, Koike san, as announced an additional set of instructions for closure or restricted operations of businesses. Universities, cinemas, live music venues, night clubs, pachinko parlours and internet cafes will be asked to suspend operations. Schools, nursery schools and welfare services may be asked to suspend operations based on the circumstances. Medical […]
COVID-19 Update: April 09, 2020 (1)
Tokyo set yet another new high in the number of cases recorded in a single day with 181 cases.