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Economic news(2021/02/12)


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Status of new corona 10 prefectures 6 indicators (as of February 11)

2021-02-12 23:38:00
The government subcommittee has four stages that indicate the status of infection, and as indicators for determining which stage it is in, "the degree of tightness of the bed," "the number of medical treatments," "the positive rate of PCR tests," and "the number of newly infected people. "Comparison of the number of infected people in the last week and the previous week" and "Percentage of people whose infection route is unknown" are listed. According to the Cabinet Secretariat, as of the 11th of this month, in the 10 prefectures where emergency declarations have been issued, the most serious "stage 4" guideline is the "bed usage rate" and "number of people receiving medical treatment per 100,000 population". There are places where the value of is exceeded. Regarding the "tightness of beds", some local governments publish values ​​different from those of the national government based on the "number of beds that can be immediately responded" that can be accepted immediately.

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Pfizer Vaccine officially approved as a special case on the 14th Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 23:22:00
The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that it will officially approve the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on the 14th, following the approval of the approval by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. I did.

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Pfizer Vaccine officially approved as a special case on the 14th Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 23:22:00
The Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare has announced that it will officially approve the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer on the 14th, following the approval of the approval by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. I did.

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New corona 7 people nationwide infected with mutant virus Yamanashi / Shiga is the first

2021-02-12 23:14:00
It was newly found that seven people were infected with the mutated coronavirus, which is spreading in the United Kingdom and Brazil. Infection has been confirmed for the first time in Yamanashi and Shiga prefectures.

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[Domestic infection] 63 new coronas died 1300 confirmed infection (22:30 on the 12th)

2021-02-12 23:01:00
On the 12th, 1,300 people have been announced to be infected nationwide so far. In addition, 15 people in Tokyo, 8 people in Osaka prefecture, 5 people in Hyogo prefecture, 4 people in Saitama prefecture, 4 people in Shiga prefecture, 4 people in Fukuoka prefecture, 3 people in Kanagawa prefecture, 2 people in Hokkaido, Chiba 2 in prefecture, 2 in Okayama, 2 in Okinawa, 2 in Fukushima, 2 in Gifu, 1 in Mie, 1 in Nara, 1 in Yamagata, 1 in Aichi It was announced that a total of 63 people died, one in Tochigi prefecture, one in Ibaraki prefecture, one in Aomori prefecture, and one in Kagoshima prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 413,219 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 413,931. A total of 6880 people died, including 6867 infected people in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Approximately 740 people declined to volunteer at the Tokyo Olympics and Para Volunteers

2021-02-12 22:36:00
The Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games has revealed that by the 11th, about 740 people have declined to volunteer for the Games due to the disdain for women and the remarks made by Chairman Mori.

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Prime Minister Kan of the New Corona Countermeasures Headquarters "Continue measures to reduce inpatients and severely ill people"

2021-02-12 22:05:00
Regarding the countermeasures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga said at a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters, "It is necessary to continue the countermeasures that have begun to show effects with a sense of tension and reduce the number of hospitalized and severely ill people." He continued to show his intention to take thorough measures such as shortening the business hours of restaurants.

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Prime Minister Kan of the New Corona Countermeasures Headquarters "Continue measures to reduce inpatients and severely ill people"

2021-02-12 22:05:00
Regarding the countermeasures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga said at a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters, "It is necessary to continue the countermeasures that have begun to show effects with a sense of tension and reduce the number of hospitalized and severely ill people." He continued to show his intention to take thorough measures such as shortening the business hours of restaurants.

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Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi, Chairman of the Organization Committee, "Declared to decline"

2021-02-12 21:58:00
Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi (84), who had been requested to take over as chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games and had indicated his intention to take over for a while, responded to an interview at the venue after the meeting and became the successor chairman. He revealed that he had declined to take office.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Confirmed 307 new infections Less than 500 for 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 21:40:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 12th that it has confirmed that 307 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It is the sixth consecutive day that the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo has fallen below 500 per day. The city also revealed that 15 men and women in their 60s and 90s, who were confirmed to be infected, died, seven of whom were infected at medical institutions and facilities for the elderly.

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To be selected by a committee consisting of athletes who will succeed Chairman Mori who has announced his resignation

2021-02-12 21:22:00
An urgent meeting of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was held, and Chairman Mori expressed his intention to resign, taking responsibility for his own disdain for women and his remarks. It was decided to set up a committee consisting of members centered on athletes to select candidates for the successor, and immediately build a new system and prepare for the Tokyo tournament, which is about five months before the opening. You will be asked if you can proceed.

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Fukui Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 restarted Local mayor to express consent at the beginning of the week

2021-02-12 21:16:00
In connection with the restart of Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Fukui Prefecture, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama met with the local mayor of Mihama Town on the 12th to promote the region. I showed a policy to support. In response to this, the mayor expressed his intention to express his consent to restart the operation at the beginning of the week.

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Fukui Mihama Nuclear Power Plant Unit 3 restarted Local mayor to express consent at the beginning of the week

2021-02-12 21:16:00
In connection with the restart of Mihama Nuclear Power Station Unit 3 in Fukui Prefecture, which has been in operation for more than 40 years, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama met with the local mayor of Mihama Town on the 12th to promote the region. I showed a policy to support. In response to this, the mayor expressed his intention to express his consent to restart the operation at the beginning of the week.

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Approved Pfizer vaccine approval Japan's first Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert group

2021-02-12 21:10:00
On the night of the 12th, an expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved the approval of the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, saying that it would be effective. On the 14th, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura is expected to officially approve it as the first vaccine for the new coronavirus in Japan.

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Tohokushinsha Investigation Committee established by entertainment report of the prime minister's eldest son to clarify the facts

2021-02-12 21:07:00
In response to the report that the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting related company, was entertaining an executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the company set up a committee consisting of outside lawyers and worked to clarify the facts. I made it clear.

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Tohokushinsha Investigation Committee established by entertainment report of the prime minister's eldest son to clarify the facts

2021-02-12 21:07:00
In response to the report that the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting related company, was entertaining an executive of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the company set up a committee consisting of outside lawyers and worked to clarify the facts. I made it clear.

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Change of "basic countermeasure policy" Correspond to "priority measures such as prevention of spread"

2021-02-12 21:01:00
The government has changed its "basic response policy" in line with the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Law for Countermeasures against New Coronavirus on the 13th.

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Kyodo News Reporter Leaked recorded data of interviews outside the company for purposes other than reporting

2021-02-12 21:00:00
Kyodo News announced that the reporter had sent the recorded data when interviewing the study group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to six outside interviewees by e-mail, and the information obtained from the interview was sent outside the company for purposes other than reporting. On the 12th, two reporters and three bosses were disciplined for deviating from reporter ethics due to the leaked act.

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Olympic Minister Hashimoto “Preparing for athletes to participate with confidence and pride”

2021-02-12 20:53:00
In response to Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, expressing his intention to resign, Minister Hashimoto has collaborated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Organizing Committee, and the IOC = International Olympic Committee to give athletes confidence and pride. He showed his intention to prepare for participation with him.

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Olympic Minister Hashimoto “Preparing for athletes to participate with confidence and pride”

2021-02-12 20:53:00
In response to Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, expressing his intention to resign, Minister Hashimoto has collaborated with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the Organizing Committee, and the IOC = International Olympic Committee to give athletes confidence and pride. He showed his intention to prepare for participation with him.

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Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs meets with South Korea's new ambassador to Japan Requests correction of violations of international law

2021-02-12 20:44:00
Secretary-General Akiba of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs met with South Korea's new ambassador to Japan, Mr. Kang Chang-il, and after a decision was finalized by a South Korean court ordering compensation to the Japanese government over the issue of comfort women. I urged the South Korean side to correct the violation under international law.

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New Corona Hyogo Prefecture Strengthens Training for Dispatching Specialized Nurses to Psychiatric Hospitals

2021-02-12 20:30:00
In response to a series of new coronavirus clusters at multiple psychiatric hospitals, Hyogo Prefecture has dispatched specialized nurses to psychiatric hospitals in the prefecture to strengthen training on infection control. The nurse in charge of the training spoke to NHK about the difficulty of taking measures at a psychiatric hospital.

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Approved Pfizer vaccine approval Japan's first Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert group

2021-02-12 20:11:00
On the night of the 12th, an expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved the approval of the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, saying that it would be effective. On the 14th, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura is expected to officially approve it as the first vaccine for the new coronavirus in Japan.

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Approved Pfizer vaccine approval Japan's first Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare expert group

2021-02-12 20:11:00
On the night of the 12th, an expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare approved the approval of the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer, saying that it would be effective. On the 14th, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura is expected to officially approve it as the first vaccine for the new coronavirus in Japan.

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[Updated from time to time] Tokyo Olympics and Para Organizing Committee interviewed Mr. Mori announced his resignation

2021-02-12 19:59:00
After a meeting in which Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games announced that he would resign after taking responsibility for his own disdain for women and resigning, Secretary-General Muto of the Organizing Committee held a press conference and said, "The successor chairman We need to make an urgent decision and have set up a selection committee centered on athletes to increase transparency. "

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To be selected by a committee consisting of athletes who will succeed Chairman Mori who has announced his resignation

2021-02-12 19:55:00
An urgent meeting of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was held, and Chairman Mori expressed his intention to resign, taking responsibility for his own disdain for women and his remarks. It was decided to set up a committee consisting of members centered on athletes to select candidates for the successor, and immediately build a new system and prepare for the Tokyo tournament, which is about five months before the opening. You will be asked if you can proceed.

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New corona vaccine Pre-vaccination of healthcare workers will start in the middle of next week

2021-02-12 19:45:00
A new coronavirus vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 12th. If the vaccine is confirmed to be effective, it will be officially approved as the first new coronavirus vaccine in Japan on the 14th, and pre-inoculation to medical staff will begin.

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New corona vaccine Pre-vaccination of healthcare workers will start in the middle of next week

2021-02-12 19:45:00
A new coronavirus vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 12th. If the vaccine is confirmed to be effective, it will be officially approved as the first new coronavirus vaccine in Japan on the 14th, and pre-inoculation to medical staff will begin.

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Consideration of resuming Go To travel, such as limiting movement to adjacent areas Minister Akabane

2021-02-12 19:25:00
When the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akaba resumes "Go To Travel" at the Budget Committee of the House of Representatives, it will be understood by many people, such as moving to within each prefecture or to adjacent areas. It was revealed that we are considering a method.

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Customers visiting restaurants in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures 60% less than last year

2021-02-12 19:23:00
In one metropolitan area and three prefectures in the metropolitan area where a state of emergency has been declared, a private survey has been completed that the number of customers visiting restaurants in the week leading up to the 11th has decreased by more than 64% compared to last year.

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Customers visiting restaurants in 1 metropolitan area and 3 prefectures 60% less than last year

2021-02-12 19:23:00
In one metropolitan area and three prefectures in the metropolitan area where a state of emergency has been declared, a private survey has been completed that the number of customers visiting restaurants in the week leading up to the 11th has decreased by more than 64% compared to last year.

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[Domestic infection] 62 new coronas died 1300 confirmed infection (18:50 on the 12th)

2021-02-12 19:19:00
On the 12th, 1,300 people have been announced to be infected nationwide so far. In addition, 15 people in Tokyo, 8 people in Osaka prefecture, 5 people in Hyogo prefecture, 4 people in Saitama prefecture, 4 people in Shiga prefecture, 4 people in Fukuoka prefecture, 3 people in Kanagawa prefecture, 2 people in Hokkaido, Chiba 2 in prefecture, 2 in Okayama, 2 in Okinawa, 2 in Fukushima, 1 in Mie, 1 in Nara, 1 in Yamagata, 1 in Gifu, 1 in Aichi A total of 62 people were announced, including one in Tochigi prefecture, one in Ibaraki prefecture, one in Aomori prefecture, and one in Kagoshima prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 413,220 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 413,932. A total of 6879 people have died, including 6866 infected people in the country and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Reported changes to the "basic response policy" to the Legislative Chamber Steering Committee, Minister of Economic Revitalization

2021-02-12 19:07:00
Before the revised special measures law for measures against the new coronavirus came into effect on the 13th, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura attended the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives and based on the contents of the revised law, "Basic coping policy" Reported to change.

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Change of "basic countermeasure policy" Correspond to "priority measures such as prevention of spread"

2021-02-12 19:07:00
The government will change the "basic response policy" in line with the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Law for Countermeasures against New Coronavirus on the 13th.

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Reported changes to the "basic response policy" to the Legislative Chamber Steering Committee, Minister of Economic Revitalization

2021-02-12 19:07:00
Before the revised special measures law for measures against the new coronavirus came into effect on the 13th, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura attended the House Steering Committee of both Houses of Representatives and said, "Basic coping policy" based on the contents of the revised law. Reported to change.

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East Nippon Expressway showing the road collapse mechanism and compensation range of Chofu City

2021-02-12 19:06:00
Due to the problem of road depressions and underground cavities being found one after another in the residential area of ​​Chofu City, Tokyo, the East Japan Expressway, which is excavating underground tunnels, is a mechanism that shows a causal relationship with underground tunnel excavation work. And showed the concept and scope of compensation.

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Mass inoculation training before the start of new corona vaccination Aichi

2021-02-12 18:45:00
Mass vaccination training was held at Fujita Medical University in Aichi Prefecture before vaccination of the new coronavirus for medical professionals began in the middle of next month.

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The number of people in the “declaration” area increases compared to the 4-week average.

2021-02-12 18:44:00
On the 11th, which was a national holiday, the number of people at major points in the area where the state of emergency was declared increased in many places compared to the average of the four-week Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays up to last week.

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The number of people in the “declaration” area increases compared to the 4-week average.

2021-02-12 18:44:00
On the 11th, which was a national holiday, the number of people at major points in the area where the state of emergency was declared increased in many places compared to the average of the four-week Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays up to last week.

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Laox settlement 16.6 billion yen deficit Largest since the start of duty-free shop business

2021-02-12 18:44:00
Laox, which operates duty-free shops in various regions, posted a net loss of 16.6 billion yen last year due to a significant decrease in foreign tourists due to the impact of the new coronavirus. It will be the largest deficit since we started the duty-free shop business.

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Komei “Providing appropriate information such as vaccine safety” Recommended to Prime Minister Suga

2021-02-12 18:39:00
In order to facilitate vaccination against the new coronavirus, the Komeito has recommended to Prime Minister Kan to provide the people and local governments with appropriate information on safety and security status.

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Rakuten Last year's final profit / loss with record deficit of 114.1 billion yen in mobile business investment

2021-02-12 18:34:00
Rakuten, a major IT company, posted a net loss of more than 114 billion yen over the last year. This was due to a large investment in the maintenance of base stations in the newly entered mobile phone business, resulting in the largest deficit ever.

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Dispatched staff to the university to acquire expertise in Corona, Ota-ku, Tokyo

2021-02-12 18:33:00
Ota Ward, Tokyo, announced that it will start a new initiative to send staff to universities to acquire specialized knowledge in order to reflect the latest knowledge of the new coronavirus in its policies.

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New Corona Vaccine developed by US Pfizer arrives in Japan

2021-02-12 18:32:00
A new coronavirus vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 12th. If the vaccine is confirmed to be effective, it will be officially approved as the first new coronavirus vaccine in Japan on the 14th, and advance vaccination to medical staff will begin.

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Celebrate Chinese New Year "Tet" such as Vietnamese technical intern trainees who cannot return to Japan

2021-02-12 18:26:00
Chinese New Year was celebrated on the 12th in various parts of Asia. At a temple in Saitama Prefecture, Vietnamese technical intern trainees who could not return to Japan due to the influence of the new coronavirus exchanged New Year's greetings and contacted their families in their home countries.

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Yen exchange rate falls somewhat due to rising long-term interest rates in the US dollar buying movement

2021-02-12 18:23:00
On the 12th, the Tokyo foreign exchange market and the yen exchange rate fell somewhat.

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Skylark HD settlement of accounts 17.2 billion yen deficit for the first time in 10 years

2021-02-12 18:22:00
The financial results for the past year announced by Skylark Holdings Co., Ltd., the largest family restaurant, posted a net loss of 17.2 billion yen due to the shortening of business hours due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection. It is the first time in 10 years that the final deficit for one year will be reached.

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Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd. Deficit of 18.1 billion yen in the past 9 months due to increased work from home

2021-02-12 18:20:00
Aoyama Trading Co., Ltd., a major men's clothing company that develops "Clothing Aoyama," posted a record loss of 18.1 billion yen in its final profit and loss for the nine months until December last year. This is because the demand for suits is declining due to the increase in telecommuting due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection.

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Corona vaccination training Challenges such as shortening interview time Kawasaki City verifies

2021-02-12 18:16:00
Last month, Kawasaki City, which conducted a mass vaccination training for the new coronavirus vaccine, summarized the verification results that it is an issue to shorten the time required for interviews before vaccination.

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East Nippon Expressway showing the road collapse mechanism and compensation range of Chofu City

2021-02-12 18:13:00
Due to the problem of road depressions and underground cavities being found one after another in the residential area of ​​Chofu City, Tokyo, the East Japan Expressway, which is excavating underground tunnels, is a mechanism that shows a causal relationship with underground tunnel excavation work. And showed the concept and scope of compensation.

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Fukuoka Prefecture Corona 4 people died 87 people confirmed infection 100 people fell below 100 for the first time in 3 days

2021-02-12 18:10:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 87 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the first time in three days since the 9th of this month that the number of infected people in the prefecture has fallen below 100 per day. The breakdown is 52 in Fukuoka City and 5 in Kitakyushu City. A total of 17,263 people have been confirmed infected in Fukuoka Prefecture.

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Toshiba to hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on the 18th of next month

2021-02-12 18:09:00
Toshiba has announced that it will hold an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders on the 18th of next month, over the fact that some of the documents mailed at the general meeting of shareholders last year were not reflected in the vote.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Announcement Tokyo Olympics / Para Organization Committee Emergency Meeting [Details of Remarks]

2021-02-12 18:06:00
An urgent meeting of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was held, in which Chairman Mori said, "I think I have resigned as chairman today." He took responsibility for his own disdain for women and the position of chairman. Revealed the idea of ​​resigning.

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Chairman Mori announces resignation What is the perception of local governments and politics

2021-02-12 18:04:00
It is a reaction of the local government and the political world that Mr. Mori, the chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, announced on the 12th that he would resign as chairman, taking responsibility for his disdain for women.

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Toyama Prefecture New Corona 1 new infection confirmed 887 in total

2021-02-12 18:02:00
Toyama Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was newly confirmed that a man in his twenties living in Ishikawa Prefecture was infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 887 people have been confirmed to be infected in Toyama Prefecture.

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New Corona in Saga Prefecture 1 new infection confirmed to a total of 994 people

2021-02-12 18:00:00
In Saga Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 12th that one new person was infected with the new coronavirus. According to Saga Prefecture, the infection was confirmed in a woman in her 30s in Karatsu City. On the 12th, only one person was newly confirmed to be infected so far, and a total of 994 people have been confirmed to be infected in Saga Prefecture.

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Aomori Prefecture New Corona 1 dead No new infection confirmed

2021-02-12 17:58:00
Aomori Prefecture has revealed that one person in his 70s who was infected with the new coronavirus and was being treated died. On the other hand, on the 12th, no one was newly confirmed to be infected. The cumulative total of people who have been confirmed to be infected in Aomori Prefecture is 794, including those who have already recovered, and 16 have died.

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Dai-ichi Life's huge fraud problem Clarification of responsibility reduces compensation for all officers

2021-02-12 17:57:00
A former 89-year-old female employee of Dai-ichi Life, a major life insurance company, is said to have deceived a customer of more than 1.9 billion yen, and the company has tried to clarify its responsibilities by all executives including the chairman and president. Announced that the reward will be reduced.

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Gifu Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 17 confirmed infection

2021-02-12 17:54:00
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu City have announced that 17 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 4,440 people have been confirmed to be infected in Gifu Prefecture.

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New Corona in Kumamoto Prefecture 5 new infections confirmed to a total of 3403

2021-02-12 17:51:00
Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City announced on the 12th that a total of five new people were found to be infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 3 people in Ashikita Town and 1 person each in Kumamoto City and Hitoyoshi City, for a total of 5 people. Of these, the ones confirmed to be infected in Ashikita Town were all residents of the Mitsuba Gakuen, a support facility for persons with disabilities in the town, and were women in their 50s. With this, a total of 3403 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Ishikawa Prefecture New Corona 15 people Confirmed infection Total 1636 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:49:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced that 15 new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Ishikawa Prefecture is 1636.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona 4 dead 124 people Infection confirmed 27,466 people in total

2021-02-12 17:47:00
In Saitama Prefecture, it was announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 124 new people had been infected with the new coronavirus. The breakdown is 100 for Saitama Prefecture, 9 for Kawaguchi City, 7 for Saitama City, 5 for Koshigaya City, and 3 for Kawagoe City. The prefecture withdrew the man in his 50s, who announced on January 25 that the infection was confirmed, by the 12th, saying that the subsequent PCR test was negative. As a result, a total of 27,466 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture.

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Confirmed infection of 27 new coronas in Kyoto Prefecture, totaling 8873

2021-02-12 17:44:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 12th that 27 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture is 8873.

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Confirmed infection of 2 new coronas in Nagasaki Prefecture A total of 1582 people

2021-02-12 17:41:00
In Nagasaki Prefecture, it was newly confirmed that two people, one each in Nagasaki City and Sasebo City, were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of confirmed infections in Nagasaki Prefecture is now 1582, excluding the crew of the cruise ship moored at Nagasaki Port.

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BBC International Broadcasting Ban in China Broadcasting is not possible and is it a countermeasure?

2021-02-12 17:40:00
The Chinese government has announced that it will ban the international broadcast of the British public broadcaster BBC in China, making it unavailable for viewing. It appears to be a countermeasure against the BBC's coverage of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region and the revocation of the broadcasting license for international broadcasting by Chinese state-owned television stations by British authorities.

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Kagoshima New Corona 1 dead 16 people confirmed infection A total of 1705 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:37:00
Kagoshima Prefecture and Kagoshima City announced on the 12th that 16 new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed so far. This brings the number of infected people confirmed in the prefecture to 1,705. Kagoshima Prefecture also announced that a man in his 80s who was hospitalized at a medical institution had died. This brings the death toll in the prefecture to 20.

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Two new coronas in Chiba prefecture died 117 people confirmed infection Total 24,363 people

2021-02-12 17:34:00
On the 12th, it was announced that 117 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 24,363.

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Shiga Prefecture New Corona 4 dead 9 people Infection confirmed 2293 in total in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:31:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that nine new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It was also announced that four people were being treated. As a result, a total of 2293 people have been confirmed infected in Shiga Prefecture, and 39 people have died.

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Ibaraki New Corona 1 dead 22 people confirmed infection A total of 5315 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:26:00
Ibaraki Prefecture and Mito City announced on the 12th that they have confirmed that 22 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. So far, a total of 5315 people have been confirmed to be infected in Ibaraki Prefecture. The city of Mito also revealed that one person who had been confirmed to be infected had died. A total of 88 people died in the prefecture.

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Kanagawa New Corona 3 dead 154 Infection confirmed 200 less than 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 17:24:00
In Kanagawa Prefecture, a total of 154 people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus on the 12th. The number of confirmed infections announced on the 1st in Kanagawa Prefecture has fallen below 200 for the 6th consecutive day. Meanwhile, a total of three men in their 60s and 90s have been announced dead.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Confirmed 307 new infections Less than 500 for 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 17:23:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on the 12th that it has confirmed that 307 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. It is the sixth consecutive day that the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo has fallen below 500 per day. The city also revealed that 15 people with confirmed infections had died.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Confirmed 307 new infections Less than 500 for 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 17:23:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 307 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 12th. It is the sixth consecutive day that the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo has fallen below 500 per day.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection on the 12th Total 7 people A total of 4932 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:22:00
Hiroshima Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that one person in his thirties was newly infected with the new coronavirus in Higashi-Hiroshima City. Infections have also been confirmed in Hiroshima City and Fukuyama City in Hiroshima Prefecture, and a total of 7 people were confirmed on the 12th. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in the prefecture to 4932.

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Osaka Corona 8 dead 89 infected 100 for the first time in about 3 months

2021-02-12 17:21:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 89 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the first time in about three months since November 16th last year that the number of confirmed infections has fallen below 100. A total of 45,707 people were confirmed to be infected in Osaka Prefecture. In addition, eight new deaths were confirmed, and the number of people who died in Osaka Prefecture was 1045.

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Gunma New Corona 13 new infections confirmed 4213 in total in the prefecture

2021-02-12 17:16:00
Gunma Prefecture announced on the 12th that it has confirmed that 13 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 4213 people have been confirmed infected in Gunma prefecture, of which 79 have died.

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Hurry up preparations such as selecting a medical institution for the Tokyo vaccine freezer installation base

2021-02-12 17:14:00
Of the vaccinations for the new corona virus, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, which is in charge of medical professionals, is preparing to select a medical institution that will be the base for installing the ultra-low temperature freezer. Since we are examining a patient with a virus, it is difficult to deal with it because we cannot spare human resources. "

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Asahi and Suntory Financial results Final profit decreased by about 30% Corona impact

2021-02-12 17:10:00
The financial results of the beer giants Asahi Group Holdings and Suntory Holdings for the past year were severe due to the impact of the new coronavirus. Demand for commercial beer, such as izakaya, has fallen, and final profits have fallen by about 30% from the previous year.

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Fujita Kanko Osaka banquet facility "Taiko-en" to be sold Corona financial deterioration

2021-02-12 17:04:00
Fujita Kanko, which operates Washington hotels nationwide, has sold its banquet facility Taiko-en in Osaka City due to the financial deterioration caused by the new coronavirus, and will close its business at the end of June. I made it clear.

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Fujita Kanko Osaka banquet facility "Taiko-en" to be sold Corona financial deterioration

2021-02-12 17:04:00
Fujita Kanko, which operates Washington hotels nationwide, sold its banquet facility Taiko-en in Osaka City due to the financial deterioration caused by the new coronavirus, and will close its business at the end of June. I made it clear.

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Tennis Australian Open 13th to no spectators Corona infection spreads at the venue

2021-02-12 17:03:00
The Australian Open, one of the four major tennis tournaments held in Australia, will be held from the 13th without spectators due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the venue Melbourne. became.

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Nara Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 4 people confirmed infection A total of 3171 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:58:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that four new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The prefecture also announced that a man in his 90s in Yamatokoriyama City, who had been confirmed to be infected, had died. There are 3171 people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture. Forty-three people have died.

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The appearance of masks and drinking alcohol ... An unusual Hina doll exhibition Nara

2021-02-12 16:57:00
An event is being held in Nara City to display unusual Hina dolls, such as wearing masks and drinking alcohol.

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Vaccine “Approval procedure as soon as approved” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 16:48:00
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed his intention to officially proceed with the approval procedure and start vaccination as soon as possible if approved by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to be held tonight. I did.

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Vaccine “Approval procedure as soon as approved” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 16:48:00
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed his intention to officially proceed with the approval procedure and start vaccination as soon as possible if approved by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to be held tonight. I did.

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Five weeks after the state of emergency, the rate of infection reduction tends to slow down in some areas

2021-02-12 16:42:00
Twelve days after the state of emergency is issued, it will be five weeks, and it will be more than a week after the decision to extend it. When NHK calculated the "effective reproduction number", which is one of the indicators of the infection status and shows how many people the infection spreads from one infected person, by a simple method, the state of emergency was extended in 10 prefectures. All of them are heading toward convergence, but some tend to slow down the rate of infection reduction. Experts point out that "in the future, it is necessary to pay close attention to whether the infection will spread again due to relaxation."

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Five weeks after the state of emergency, the rate of infection reduction tends to slow down in some areas

2021-02-12 16:42:00
Twelve days after the state of emergency is issued, it will be five weeks, and it will be more than a week after the decision to extend it. When NHK calculated the "effective reproduction number", which is one of the indicators of the infection status and shows how many people the infection spreads from one infected person, by a simple method, the state of emergency was extended in 10 prefectures. All of them are heading toward convergence, but some tend to slow down the rate of infection reduction. Experts point out that "in the future, it is necessary to pay close attention to whether the infection will spread again due to relaxation."

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Fukushima Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 13 people Infection confirmed 1818 in total

2021-02-12 16:41:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 13 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. Seven new cases were confirmed in Aizuwakamatsu City, two in Minamiaizu Town, and one in Kitakata City, Tamura City, Aizubange Town, and Inawashiro Town. The announcement of infection in Fukushima Prefecture has been announced for 73 consecutive days, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 1818.

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Kochi Prefecture New Corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 873 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:40:00
Kochi Prefecture and others have announced that it has been confirmed that five new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. With this, a total of 873 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Tochigi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 11 people confirmed infection A total of 3938 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:39:00
Tochigi Prefecture and Utsunomiya City announced on the 12th that they have confirmed that 11 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 3,938.

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Preparing the venue at a medical institution for the start of new corona vaccination

2021-02-12 16:37:00
Medical institutions around the world are preparing to start vaccination against the new coronavirus. At the "Tokyo North Medical Center" in Kita-ku, Tokyo, at the request of the ward, a prefab was set up in the parking lot on the premises as a temporary vaccination site.

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Shizuoka New Corona 8 new infections confirmed to a total of 4809 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:35:00
Shizuoka Prefecture and others have announced that eight new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 4809 people have been confirmed to be infected in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Mie Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 9 people confirmed infection A total of 2370 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:33:00
Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture, announced that a man in his 60s who was infected with the new coronavirus and was hospitalized at a medical institution in the prefecture died on the 11th. A total of 42 infected people died in the prefecture. In addition, Mie Prefecture announced that nine new infections have been confirmed in the prefecture. A total of 2,370 people have been confirmed infected in the prefecture.

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Wakayama Prefecture New Corona New 11 people confirmed infection A total of 1140 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 16:31:00
Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 11 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus. In Wakayama prefecture, 1,140 people have been confirmed to be infected so far.

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9 major private railway companies in the Greater Tokyo area Settled in the final deficit for 9 months due to the influence of Corona

2021-02-12 16:30:00
The nine major private railway companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area had their nine-month financial results up to December last year, and all of them were in the final deficit due to the impact of the new coronavirus. In addition, four companies, including Tokyu and Odakyu Electric Railway, have revised their forecasts for the final profit and loss for the year downwards until next month due to the state of emergency.

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JR Tokaido Shinkansen Following this month, the number will decrease next month

2021-02-12 16:22:00
Due to the impact of the new coronavirus, JR Tokai has announced that it will reduce the number of Tokaido Shinkansen lines this month and next month.

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Linear Shinkansen Deep Underground "Regional Cooperation and Understanding" Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane

2021-02-12 16:20:00
Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Akabane said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the morning of the 12th about the Linear Chuo Shinkansen, which is planned to be built "deep underground" at a depth of 40 meters or more from the ground surface, similar to Chofu City where the depression and cavity were found. So, I showed my thoughts on how to proceed with the construction.

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Utilizing 5G Remote control experiment of snowplow Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

2021-02-12 16:13:00
An experiment is being conducted in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, to remotely control a snowplow using 5G, a high-speed, large-capacity communication standard.

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Utilizing 5G Remote control experiment of snowplow Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido

2021-02-12 16:13:00
An experiment is being conducted in Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido, to remotely control a snowplow using 5G, a high-speed, large-capacity communication standard.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead

2021-02-12 16:10:00
Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, announced on the 11th that a man in his 70s, who had been hospitalized in a medical institution infected with the new coronavirus, died. The number of infected people who died in Aichi Prefecture was 471.

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Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi Appointment of Chairman of the Organization Committee Even if requested, he will refuse

2021-02-12 16:07:00
Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi (84), who had indicated his intention to take over the post of Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, who had decided to resign, was requested to take over as chairman. According to the interview with the people concerned, it was found that he showed the idea of ​​refusing.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Announcement Tokyo Olympics / Para Organization Committee Emergency Meeting [Details of Remarks]

2021-02-12 16:06:00
An urgent meeting of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games was held, in which Chairman Mori said, "I think I have resigned as chairman today." He took responsibility for his own disdain for women and the position of chairman. Revealed the idea of ​​resigning.

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Woman died in apartment parking lot Multiple puncture wounds Yatsushiro Kumamoto

2021-02-12 15:40:00
On the morning of the 12th, a woman was found lying down on the premises of an apartment in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto Prefecture, after which she was confirmed dead. The woman is believed to be in her 40s and has multiple puncture wounds, so police are investigating it as a murder case.

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Oita New Corona 2 new infections confirmed 1251 in total in the prefecture

2021-02-12 15:38:00
On the 12th, it was found that two new people infected with the new coronavirus were confirmed in Oita prefecture. With this, a total of 1251 people were found to be infected in the prefecture.

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"Withdrawal" "Postponement" "Retirement / Resignation" Tokyo Olympics / Para so far

2021-02-12 15:36:00
Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. We have summarized the history since the bid was decided in September 2013.

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Stock price drops slightly

2021-02-12 15:35:00
On the 12th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average fell slightly.

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Temple related to Minamoto no Yoshitsune Burned down facilities on the premises 1 person slightly injured Kanagawa Kamakura

2021-02-12 15:26:00
At Manpukuji Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, which is said to be related to Minamoto no Yoshitsune, there was a fire that burned down the facilities on the premises early in the morning of the 12th.

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Ehime Prefecture New Corona 3 people confirmed infection A total of 1029 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 15:19:00
Ehime Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed that three new people have been infected with the new coronavirus. The total number of confirmed infections in the prefecture was 1029.

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Miyagi Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 3490 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 15:17:00
Miyagi Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that one new person was infected with the new coronavirus in Ishinomaki City. The cumulative total of infected people is 3490, including those who have already recovered.

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Hyogo New Corona 38 new infections confirmed 5 dead

2021-02-12 15:13:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was newly confirmed that 38 people in the prefecture were infected with the new coronavirus. The total number of infected people announced in the prefecture was 17,415.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Confirmed 307 new infections Less than 500 for 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 15:03:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 307 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo at the preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 12th. It is the sixth consecutive day that the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo has fallen below 500 per day.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona Confirmed 307 new infections Less than 500 for 6 consecutive days

2021-02-12 15:03:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 307 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo at the preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 12th. It is the sixth consecutive day that the number of confirmed infections in Tokyo has fallen below 500 per day.

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Niigata Prefecture New Corona 7 people confirmed infection In total 993 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 14:46:00
Niigata Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that seven new people were infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 993 people in the prefecture.

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Hokkaido New Corona 75 people confirmed infection A total of 18,402 people in Hokkaido

2021-02-12 14:40:00
Hokkaido announced that 21 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. At the same time, Michi announced that one person whose age and gender had not been announced died on the 10th and a woman in her 80s died on the 11th. Infections have already been confirmed in 49 people in Sapporo City, 4 people in Hakodate City, and 1 person in Asahikawa City, and the number of infected people in Hokkaido on the 12th was 75 people. As a result, a total of 18,402 people have been infected in Hokkaido, of which 632 have died.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Minister of the Olympic Games Hashimoto "Preparation for success remains unchanged"

2021-02-12 14:23:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto said that Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee had decided to resign, saying, "We will continue to prepare for success." Also expressed his intention to work with the IOC = International Olympic Committee and others to prepare for success.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Minister of the Olympic Games Hashimoto "Preparation for success remains unchanged"

2021-02-12 14:23:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto said that Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee had decided to resign, saying, "We will continue to prepare for success." Also expressed his intention to work with the IOC = International Olympic Committee and others to prepare for success.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 5 people confirmed infection A total of 1349 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 14:21:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that a total of four men and women in their 60s and 90s living in Shunan and Ube are infected with the new coronavirus. On the 12th, Shimonoseki City also announced one infection, which means that five people have been confirmed to be infected. A total of 1349 people have been confirmed to be infected in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

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Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi Appointment of Chairman of the Organization Committee Even if requested, he will refuse

2021-02-12 14:09:00
Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi (84), who had indicated his intention to take over the post of Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, who had decided to resign, was requested to take over as chairman. According to the interview with the people concerned, it was found that he showed the idea of ​​refusing.

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Hiroshima New Corona Fukuyama City confirmed infection by 1 person A total of 4931 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 14:02:00
Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it has been confirmed that one person under the age of 10 is infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Hiroshima Prefecture to 4931.

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Arrested the principal of Shimane Prefectural High School on suspicion of hit-and-run of an elderly man

2021-02-12 13:57:00
On the 9th of this month, police arrested the principal of a prefectural high school in Shimane prefecture on suspicion of hit-and-run, alleging that he had killed an elderly man in a light passenger car in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture, and ran away.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama “Hurry up to build an inoculation system for general vaccines such as freezers”

2021-02-12 13:55:00
Regarding the vaccine for the new coronavirus, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama said that all the deployment of the freezer that stores the vaccine at ultra-low temperature was completed for the advance vaccination of medical staff, and thought to hurry to build a vaccination system for the general public. Shown.

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Tokushima Prefecture New Corona 4 people confirmed infection A total of 423 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 13:28:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that four men and women in their 60s and 80s were newly infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections to 423 in Tokushima Prefecture.

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Two men were hit by a car and died. Amakusa Kumamoto, being cared for in another accident?

2021-02-12 13:24:00
On the night of the 11th, in an accident where two men were hit by a car and died on a national road in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture, police examined the images of security cameras, and just before the accident, the car driven by the dead man was already It turned out that there was an accident that hit a man. Police are investigating that they were hit by a car while caring for a hit man.

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Re-proposing "Fuyu Odori" to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage Agency for Cultural Affairs

2021-02-12 13:13:00
The Agency for Cultural Affairs has decided to propose "Fuyu Odori," a folk performing art that dances to musical accompaniment, such as Bon Odori, which has been handed down in various places, to UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage, as it did last year.

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"COCOA" Cabinet Secretariat IT General Strategy Office to support renovation Digital Minister

2021-02-12 13:11:00
In response to a problem that some users were not notified of the new coronavirus contact confirmation app "COCOA", the Minister for Digital Reform Hirai said that the IT General Strategy Office of the Cabinet Secretariat was an app of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. He showed his thoughts to support the renovation.

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Okayama New Corona 1 new infection confirmed to a total of 2429 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 12:54:00
Okayama Prefecture has announced that it has been newly confirmed that one woman in Soja City is infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Okayama Prefecture to 2429.

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Language sociologist Takao Suzuki dies Bestseller of "Language and Culture"

2021-02-12 12:51:00
Takao Suzuki, a researcher of linguistic sociolinguistics who analyzes language in relation to society and an emeritus professor of Keio University whose new book "Language and Culture" became the best seller, is a facility in Tokyo on the 10th due to aging. Died in. I was 94 years old.

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A 79-year-old man died after being attacked by a wild boar in a forest Hyogo Sumoto

2021-02-12 12:46:00
On the morning of the 12th, a 79-year-old man was attacked and died when he tried to catch a wild boar caught in a trap in a forest in Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture. The police are calling attention by patroling the surrounding area because the wild boar ran away as it was.

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A 79-year-old man died after being attacked by a wild boar in a forest Hyogo Sumoto

2021-02-12 12:46:00
On the morning of the 12th, a 79-year-old man was attacked and died when he tried to catch a wild boar caught in a trap in a forest in Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture. The police are calling attention by patroling the surrounding area because the wild boar ran away as it was.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Four executives and dinner with Prime Minister Suga's eldest son Taxi tickets and gifts accepted”

2021-02-12 12:43:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting affiliate, had received entertainment, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that all four executives attended dinner multiple times. At the most recent meeting, he revealed that he had received taxi tickets and gifts.

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Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications “Four executives and dinner with Prime Minister Suga's eldest son Taxi tickets and gifts accepted”

2021-02-12 12:43:00
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that the eldest son of Prime Minister Suga, who works for a satellite broadcasting affiliate, had received entertainment, and the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications reported that all four executives attended dinner multiple times. At the most recent meeting, he revealed that he had received taxi tickets and gifts.

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Aggravation of loneliness and isolation problems 100 million active ministers are in charge of coordinating measures promotion

2021-02-12 12:37:00
As the effects of the new coronavirus continue, Prime Minister Sakamoto said that the problems of loneliness and isolation are becoming more serious, and Prime Minister Suga has instructed him to take charge of coordination to promote comprehensive measures. He clarified what he received and expressed his intention to work in collaboration with related ministries and agencies.

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Arrested a man by cutting a counselor with a knife at the police box at Shiki Station in Saitama

2021-02-12 12:23:00
According to police, a man suddenly cut a man in his 60s with a knife at a police box at the east exit of Shiki Station on the Tobu-Tojo Line in Saitama Prefecture around 11:00 am on the 12th. The man who was cut is not deadly and is slightly injured. Police are investigating the details of the man's arrest on the spot on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Shunto Core Labor Union decides policy Monthly wage increase request of 3000 yen

2021-02-12 12:22:00
The industrial union "Core Labor Union", which is made up of about 370 labor unions such as major steel and heavy industry manufacturers and shipbuilding companies, will hold a central committee on the WEB on the 9th of this month to decide the policy of this spring fight. did.

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Expanding the scope of "criminal reference records" to store court documents for important criminal cases

2021-02-12 12:18:00
Regarding the "criminal reference record" that stores the court documents of important criminal cases, the Ministry of Justice preserves the cases that were forcibly prosecuted by the prosecution examination committee, based on the indication that the necessary case records have been discarded. We have decided to expand the scope of what we do.

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Spring fight Start at major machine makers Focus on improving working environment

2021-02-12 12:18:00
In this spring battle, the labor unions of major machine makers submitted a request to the management on the 12th, and labor-management negotiations started in earnest. As the company's business performance becomes severe due to the effects of the new coronavirus, we are focusing on improving the working environment by refraining from requesting a wage increase equivalent to raising the base.

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Nikkei Stock Average falls slightly

2021-02-12 12:16:00
The Nikkei Stock Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange on the 12th has fallen slightly.

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Vaccine “Approval procedure as soon as approved” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 12:15:00
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed his intention to officially proceed with the approval procedure and start vaccination as soon as possible if approved by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to be held tonight. I did.

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Vaccine “Approval procedure as soon as approved” Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-02-12 12:15:00
Regarding the new coronavirus vaccine developed by Pfizer, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura expressed his intention to officially proceed with the approval procedure and start vaccination as soon as possible if approved by the expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare to be held tonight. I did.

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"Alpen" resigned as chairman "I can't fulfill my duties due to arrest"

2021-02-12 12:14:00
In the case where the chairman of the sports equipment sales "Alpen" was arrested for assaulting a woman and injuring her by doing obscene acts such as touching her body, the chairman was arrested. I resigned on the 12th because I couldn't fully fulfill my duties.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Minister of the Olympic Games Hashimoto "Preparation for success remains unchanged"

2021-02-12 12:11:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto said that Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee had decided to resign, saying, "We will continue to prepare for success." Also expressed his intention to work with the IOC = International Olympic Committee and others to prepare for success.

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Chairman Mori Resignation Minister of the Olympic Games Hashimoto "Preparation for success remains unchanged"

2021-02-12 12:11:00
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Hashimoto said that Chairman Mori of the Organizing Committee had decided to resign, saying, "We will continue to prepare for success." Also expressed his intention to work with the IOC = International Olympic Committee and others to prepare for success.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed infection A total of 1345 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 12:09:00
Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, announced that it has been confirmed that women in their 80s living in the city are infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1,345.

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New Corona Vaccine developed by US Pfizer arrives in Japan

2021-02-12 12:08:00
A new coronavirus vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 12th. Once the vaccine is confirmed to be effective, it will soon be officially approved as the first new coronavirus vaccine in Japan, and pre-inoculation to healthcare professionals will begin.

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New Corona Vaccine developed by US Pfizer arrives in Japan

2021-02-12 12:08:00
A new coronavirus vaccine developed by American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer arrived at Narita Airport on the morning of the 12th. Once the vaccine is confirmed to be effective, it will soon be officially approved as the first new coronavirus vaccine in Japan, and pre-inoculation to healthcare professionals will begin.

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Yen exchange rate drops slightly

2021-02-12 12:07:00
The yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market on the 12th has fallen slightly.

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Tokyo Olympics / Paramori Chairman's successor selection committee to be newly established Organizing Committee

2021-02-12 12:04:00
The successor to Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, who has decided to resign after taking responsibility for the disdain for women, has set up a new committee for selection that includes athletes within the organizing committee. According to the interviews with the people concerned, it was found that adjustments are being made in the direction of selection.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection of 4 people in Hiroshima City Total 4930 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 11:57:00
Hiroshima City has announced that it has been confirmed that a total of four people in their 40s and 80s are infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Hiroshima Prefecture to 4,930.

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Olympic and Para-Organization Committee Chairman Mori announces resignation Focusing on how to select a successor

2021-02-12 11:56:00
Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, who has decided to resign after taking responsibility for the disdain for women, is expected to announce his resignation at the meeting of the Organizing Committee to be held from 3:00 pm on the 12th. Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi, who has indicated his intention to assume the role of the successor chairman, will also attend the meeting, but IOC officials and some directors have pointed out that ensuring transparency is important, and the successor chairman. The focus is on how to select.

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Label display such as Twitter government officials Applicable to 16 countries including Japan

2021-02-12 11:56:00
Twitter has displayed a label on the official accounts of government officials in each country to make it easier for users to understand from which country the post is from, but from this month it will be in 16 countries including Japan. Announced that it will also apply.

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President Biden “Vaccine expected to be secured for almost all citizens until July”

2021-02-12 11:53:00
President Biden of the United States has signed a contract to purchase an additional 200 million doses of the new coronavirus vaccine, and by the end of July, almost all citizens will be vaccinated twice. He said he could get enough vaccine to get it.

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House of Representatives Budget Committee “Central Hearing” Schedule Continued discussions

2021-02-12 11:45:00
The House of Representatives Budget Committee, which is deliberating the budget for the new year, proposed at the board that the ruling party would like to hold a central hearing on the 24th of this month, which is the premise of the vote, while the opposition party said it was premature. , Will continue to discuss.

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Fukushima Prefecture New Corona 13 people confirmed infection Total 1818 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 11:31:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 12th that it was confirmed that 13 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. Seven new infections were confirmed in Aizuwakamatsu City, two in Minamiaizu Town, and one each in Kitakata City, Tamura City, Aizubange Town, and Inawashiro Town. The announcement of infection in Fukushima Prefecture has been announced for 73 consecutive days, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 1818.

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Yamagata Prefecture New Corona 1 dead in total 15 dead in the prefecture

2021-02-12 11:25:00
Yamagata Prefecture has announced that it has been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus and that one patient who was hospitalized at a medical institution in the prefecture died on the 11th. Infection with the new coronavirus was confirmed in Yamagata Prefecture, and 15 people died.

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"Basic coping policy" change policy Approval Advisory Committee under the revised Special Measures Law

2021-02-12 11:22:00
Before the revised Special Measures Law for New Coronavirus Countermeasures came into effect on the 13th, an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts approved the policy of changing the "basic coping policy". Regarding the state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura stated that the medical care provision system would continue to be in a difficult situation, and that he would not cancel it and would continue for the time being.

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"Basic coping policy" change policy Approval Advisory Committee under the revised Special Measures Law

2021-02-12 11:22:00
Before the revised Special Measures Law for New Coronavirus Countermeasures came into effect on the 13th, an advisory committee made up of infectious disease experts approved the policy of changing the "basic coping policy". Regarding the state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura stated that the medical care provision system would continue to be in a difficult situation, and that he would not cancel it and would continue for the time being.

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Walt Disney's profitability for the first time in three quarters also declined significantly

2021-02-12 11:14:00
Walt Disney, an American entertainment giant, was in the black for the first time in three quarters until December last year, but the theme park was closed and admission restrictions continued to affect the previous year. It was 99% less than at the same time, a significant decrease in profits.

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Kono Regulatory Reform Minister Detailed schedule explanation of vaccination after vaccine approval

2021-02-12 10:58:00
Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, who is in charge of vaccination of the new corona virus, intends to explain the detailed schedule of vaccination for medical professionals, which will start in the middle of next week, if the vaccine is approved. Was shown.

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Kono Regulatory Reform Minister Detailed schedule explanation of vaccination after vaccine approval

2021-02-12 10:58:00
Kono, the minister in charge of regulatory reform, who is in charge of vaccination of the new corona virus, intends to explain the detailed schedule of vaccination for medical professionals, which will start in the middle of next week, if the vaccine is approved. Was shown.

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona 1 person confirmed to be infected A total of 4926 people in the prefecture

2021-02-12 10:55:00
Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, announced that it has been confirmed that one person in his 50s is infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Hiroshima Prefecture to 4,926.

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State of Emergency Declaration 10 prefectures announce policy to continue for the time being Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura

2021-02-12 09:55:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said at a meeting of an advisory committee made up of experts, etc., that the medical care provision system is still in a difficult situation, and will continue for the time being. Was shown.

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State of Emergency Declaration 10 prefectures announce policy to continue for the time being Minister of Economic Revitalization Nishimura

2021-02-12 09:55:00
Regarding the state of emergency issued to 10 prefectures, the Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura said at a meeting of an advisory committee made up of experts, etc., that the medical care provision system is still in a difficult situation, and will continue for the time being. Was shown.

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China BBC bans international broadcasting "Untrue and damages national interests"

2021-02-12 07:17:00
The Chinese government has announced that it will ban the international broadcast of the BBC, a public broadcaster in the United Kingdom, in China because it is contrary to the truth and has damaged the interests of the nation.

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US President Joe Biden China Feels a sense of crisis over huge industrial investment

2021-02-12 07:14:00
President Biden of the United States expressed a sense of crisis about China's huge investment in social infrastructure development and environmental fields, saying, "If we do not move, we will lose to China," and hurry to develop the industrial infrastructure. I emphasized the need.

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Soccer Club World Cup Bayern wins second time in seven tournaments

2021-02-12 07:04:00
The final of the "Club World Cup", which decides the best soccer club team in the world, was held in Qatar on the 11th, and Germany's Bayern Munich beat Mexico's Tigres 1-0 as the North and Central America Caribbean national team I won the championship for the first time in 7 tournaments.

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Direct supply to pharmacies and supermarkets to expand vaccination in the United States

2021-02-12 06:29:00
In the United States, in order to accelerate the pace of vaccination against the new coronavirus, the government began supplying the vaccine directly from the 11th so that more pharmacies and supermarkets can be vaccinated.

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Kawasaki City Reduced tax revenue due to the impact of the new corona To receive local allocation tax next year

2021-02-12 05:42:00
Kawasaki City, which was the only “non-granting organization” that does not receive local allocation tax from the national government among the ordinance-designated cities nationwide, will become a granting organization next year because tax revenue will decrease significantly due to the influence of the new coronavirus. It became a prospect.

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Tonight Vaccine Approval Judgment Expert Committee of Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-02-12 05:30:00
On the night of the 12th, an expert group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare will decide whether to approve the new coronavirus vaccine developed by the American pharmaceutical giant Pfizer. Approval is expected to be approved in domestic clinical trials as well, as an increase in antibodies that suppress the action of the virus was confirmed.

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Two men were hit by a car on the Kumamoto Amakusa national highway and died. A 54-year-old man was arrested.

2021-02-12 05:09:00
On the night of the 11th, two men were hit by a car and died on a national road in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Police have arrested a 54-year-old man who was driving a car on suspicion of negligent driving injuries and are investigating the situation in detail.

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Two men were hit by a car on the Kumamoto Amakusa national highway and died. A 54-year-old man was arrested.

2021-02-12 05:09:00
On the night of the 11th, two men were hit by a car and died on a national road in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. Police have arrested a 54-year-old man who was driving a car on suspicion of negligent driving injuries and are investigating the situation in detail.

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Government "Basic Response Policy" Change Policy 10 Declarations of Prefectures To continue for the time being

2021-02-12 05:05:00
Prior to the enforcement of the revised Special Measures Law for Countermeasures against New Coronavirus, the government plans to open a countermeasures headquarters on the 12th and change the "basic countermeasure policy". For the time being, the state of emergency issued to the 10 prefectures will be continued in all regions, and we would like to control the infection by thoroughly implementing countermeasures.

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Government policy to restore trust and prepare for the Tokyo Olympics and Para

2021-02-12 05:02:00
Even if Chairman Mori of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games resigns, the government will continue to make preparations while striving to restore trust and foster momentum, saying that the policy of holding the Tokyo Games in the summer will not change. ..

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Tokyo Olympics / Para Organization Committee Resignation of Chairman Mori Intention to take over Mr. Kawabuchi's successor

2021-02-12 05:00:00
Mr. Mori, chairman of the Tokyo Organizing Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, who has decided to resign after taking responsibility for the disdain for women, is expected to announce his resignation at the meeting of the Organizing Committee to be held on the 12th. The successor chairman has indicated that Mr. Saburo Kawabuchi will take over, and he will be forced to steer difficult for the Tokyo tournament, which is about to open five months later.

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