HEALTH

The Japanese government has decided to extend its second state of emergency over the coronavirus by a month through March 7.

Sources say Japan's government plans to deliver COVID vaccinations to the general population in May.

An increasing number of businesses across Japan permanently close their doors amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic.

Railway companies serving the greater Tokyo area move up the times of their last train amid the state of emergency over the coronavirus.

The Japanese government expands its state of emergency over the coronavirus to seven prefectures such as Osaka and Kyoto in addition to the four in the greater Tokyo area that was originally included.

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reports a record daily high of 1,591 new cases of coronavirus infections and a total of 113 COVID-19 patients who are severely ill.

Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide says he is considering declaring a state of emergency over the coronavirus in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures.

U.S. drugmaker Pfizer asked the Japanese government for approval to manufacture and sell its coronavirus vaccine in the country.