News Japanese municipalities step up preparations for teen booster shots About 6.8 million — or 75.3% — of people age 12 to 19 have received the initial two doses so far, according to Cabinet Secretariat ... 2022.03.16 News
News Japanese firms near domestic roll out of their COVID-19 vaccines Several companies are expecting to introduce their shots in the coming fiscal year, a major step in Japan reducing its reliance on foreign vaccine manufacturers. 2022.03.15 News
News Japan scientists say omicron variant proves to be more lethal than flu The finding is a reminder that the coronavirus still poses a threat despite the milder nature of the highly contagious variant. 2022.03.03 News
News COVID-19 is forcing some Japanese hospitals to limit conventional care With medical facilities full of coronavirus cases, doctors are scheduling fewer surgeries and ambulances search longer to find an emergency room that has space. 2022.03.02 News
News Shionogi seeks approval for Japan’s first domestic COVID pill Kishida has signaled that the central government will expedite the review process to pave the way for a swift approval if the drug's efficacy and ... 2022.02.25 News
News Japan set to fall short of February booster goal The government plans to give boosters to 37.5 million people by the end of February, but to attain that target the pace of vaccinations would ... 2022.02.22 News
News COVID tests still in short supply in Japan despite peak of sixth wave Many pharmacies and doctors are complaining that they cannot get hold of PCR or antigen tests, but there are signs that supply will soon improve. 2022.02.18 News
News Despite ministry recommendation, some parents in Japan wary of COVID jabs for children Vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 could start by the end of February, with the government recommending all children receive a shot, particularly those ... 2022.02.16 News
News Workplace booster vaccinations kick off in Japan ANA and Japan Airlines began administering third doses to staffers in earnest Monday, with more major firms set to join them later this week. 2022.02.14 News
News Workplace booster vaccinations kick off in Japan ANA and Japan Airlines began administering third doses to staffers in earnest Monday, with more major firms set to join them later this week. 2022.02.14 News