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Political News(2021/04/20)


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Two players participating in the Asian Wrestling Championships Newly positive for new corona

2021-04-20 23:54:00
The Japan Wrestling Federation announced this month that two new athletes from the Asian Championships in Kazakhstan tested positive for the new coronavirus. As a result, a total of seven athletes and staff returning from Kazakhstan have been confirmed to be infected.

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Bank of Japan may increase "default" in small and medium-sized food and beverage accommodation industry

2021-04-20 23:52:00
The Bank of Japan has published a semi-annual report analyzing the current state and risks of Japan's financial system. As the effects of the new coronavirus continue for a long time, we warn that the number of small and medium-sized enterprises that cannot repay their debts in the "face-to-face service industry" such as eating and drinking and lodging may increase significantly.

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Communicating with Mr. Noguchi, who is staying at the space station, Prime Minister Suga

2021-04-20 23:44:00
Prime Minister Suga communicated with astronaut Soichi Noguchi, who is scheduled to return to the earth from the International Space Station at the end of this month, over a satellite line, aiming for a long-term stay of nearly half a year, and is the most common Japanese. He praised his achievements such as conducting four extravehicular activities.

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New Corona Expert Meeting "Need to control infection during long holidays"

2021-04-20 23:03:00
As Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to declare a state of emergency in the fourth wave of the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held to advise on countermeasures. In addition to Kansai, the Greater Tokyo Area, and Chukyo, the rate of increase in the number of infected people continues to be high, and especially in Kansai, the number of severely ill people is increasing rapidly, and the medical system is already in a very difficult situation. , It is said that it is necessary to control the infection by grasping the period of the long holidays from the end of this month.

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New Corona Expert Meeting "Need to control infection during long holidays"

2021-04-20 23:03:00
As Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to declare a state of emergency in the fourth wave of the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held to advise on countermeasures. In addition to Kansai, the Greater Tokyo Area, and Chukyo, the rate of increase in the number of infected people continues to be high, and especially in Kansai, the number of severely ill people is increasing rapidly, and the medical system is already in a very difficult situation. , It is said that it is necessary to control the infection by grasping the period of the long holidays from the end of this month.

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New Corona 5 indicators showing infection status in 12 prefectures Status of 7 items (19th)

2021-04-20 22:56:00
The government's "New Coronavirus Infection Control Subcommittee" shows new indicators for determining which stage of the four stages of infection status, "medical tightness," "number of medical treatment," and "PCR." We reviewed the positive rate of the test, the number of newly infected people, and the ratio of people whose infection route is unknown. Of these, there are three items for "medical tightness": "bed usage rate," "hospitalization rate," and "bed usage rate for the severely ill." According to the summary of the Cabinet Secretariat, in the 10 prefectures where the state of emergency was declared, and in Miyagi and Okinawa prefectures to which "priority measures such as prevention of spread" are applied, "the degree of medical pressure" as of 19th of this month. And there are local governments that are in the most serious "stage 4" in terms of "number of medical treatment". Regarding the bed-related indicators, some local governments publish different values ​​based on the "number of beds that can be immediately responded" that can be accepted immediately.

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[Domestic infection] New corona 45 people died 4343 people confirmed infection (20:30 on 20th)

2021-04-20 22:50:00
On the 20th, 4343 people have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 8 people in Osaka prefecture, 7 people in Hyogo prefecture, 7 people in Chiba prefecture, 5 people in Tokyo, 4 people in Hokkaido, 2 people in Saitama prefecture, 2 people in Nara prefecture, 2 people in Miyagi prefecture, Okayama 1 person in prefecture, 1 person in Tokushima prefecture, 1 person in Aichi prefecture, 1 person in Kumamoto prefecture, 1 person in Ishikawa prefecture, 1 person in Kanagawa prefecture, 1 person in Fukuoka prefecture, 1 person in Fukushima prefecture There were announcements of the deaths of 45 people. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 542,256 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 542,968. A total of 9737 people have died, including 9724 confirmed infections in Japan and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infections 201 more than last Tuesday

2021-04-20 21:56:00
On the 20th, it was confirmed that 711 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. Since Tuesday, a week ago, the number has increased by 201 and continues to increase. After the application of priority measures such as prevention of spread, there have been cases of infection due to dinner, etc., and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is strongly calling for thorough measures.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infections 201 more than last Tuesday

2021-04-20 21:56:00
On the 20th, it was confirmed that 711 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. Since Tuesday, a week ago, the number has increased by 201 and continues to increase. After the application of priority measures such as prevention of spread, there have been cases of infection due to dinner, etc., and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is strongly calling for thorough measures.

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Torch relay Kochi prefecture schedule ends

2021-04-20 21:53:00
The Tokyo Olympic torch relay, which traveled around Kochi Prefecture for two days from the 19th, saw the last runner arrive at the goal point in Kochi City after 7:30 pm on the 20th, and transferred the fire to the torch plate for all. The schedule is over.

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Hokkaido Electric Power Company also has "output control" that requires power generation companies to stop power generation during consecutive holidays

2021-04-20 21:51:00
The Hokkaido Electric Power Group announced that it may implement "output control" that requires power generation companies of renewable energy such as solar power to stop power generation. This is to avoid a large-scale power outage due to excessive electricity during the Golden Week holidays.

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Hokkaido Electric Power Company also has "output control" that requires power generation companies to stop power generation during consecutive holidays

2021-04-20 21:51:00
The Hokkaido Electric Power Group announced that it may implement "output control" that requires power generation companies of renewable energy such as solar power to stop power generation. This is to avoid a large-scale power outage due to excessive electricity during the Golden Week holidays.

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Governor Koike Declares an emergency "as soon as possible" to request the government soon

2021-04-20 21:46:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the night of the 20th whether to request the government to declare a state of emergency, saying that the infection situation in Tokyo is severe, "It is necessary to do it as soon as possible. I think there is, "he said, and expressed his intention to request the government soon.

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Governor Koike Declares an emergency "as soon as possible" to request the government soon

2021-04-20 21:46:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo told reporters at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government on the night of the 20th whether to request the government to declare a state of emergency, saying that the infection situation in Tokyo is severe, "It is necessary to do it as soon as possible. I think there is, "he said, and expressed his intention to request the government soon.

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Prime Minister Suga "considers and makes a prompt decision" Receives a request for a state of emergency in Osaka

2021-04-20 21:42:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that Osaka Prefecture had requested the government to issue a state of emergency, and after examining the situation and considering the contents of the measures, he would like to make a prompt decision. Shown.

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Prime Minister Suga "considers and makes a prompt decision" Receives a request for a state of emergency in Osaka

2021-04-20 21:42:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga told reporters that Osaka Prefecture had requested the government to issue a state of emergency, and after examining the situation and considering the contents of the measures, he would like to make a prompt decision. Shown.

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Toei Subway Asakusa Line resumed operation

2021-04-20 21:39:00
The Toei Asakusa Line had to suspend operation on the up and down lines between Asakusabashi Station and Honjo-Azumabashi Station from around 8:10 pm due to track inspections, etc., but resumed operation after 9 pm did.

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Tokyo "N501Y" mutation virus confirmed infection of more than 100 people for the first time

2021-04-20 21:28:00
In Tokyo, on the 20th, it was confirmed that 115 people, the largest number ever announced in a day, are infected with the new coronavirus with the mutation of "N501Y", which is said to have strong infectivity. I did. This is the first time that the number of people has exceeded 100, and a person in charge of the city said, "There are signs of the spread of the infection."

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Tottori Prefecture New Corona 7 new cases confirmed infection 350 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 21:19:00
Tottori Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that seven new people were infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Tottori Prefecture to 350.

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Prime Minister Suga "considers and makes a prompt decision" Receives a request for a state of emergency in Osaka

2021-04-20 21:18:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "Osaka Prefecture has requested a state of emergency, and the government is responding. I want to make a quick decision. " In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "I have heard that you are considering a request for Tokyo and Hyogo Prefecture. In any case, I would like to make a decision based on the situation."

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Prime Minister Suga "considers and makes a prompt decision" Receives a request for a state of emergency in Osaka

2021-04-20 21:18:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga told reporters at the Prime Minister's Office, "Osaka Prefecture has requested a state of emergency, and the government is responding. I want to make a quick decision. " In addition, Prime Minister Suga said, "I have heard that you are considering a request for Tokyo and Hyogo Prefecture. In any case, I would like to make a decision based on the situation."

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infections 201 more than last Tuesday

2021-04-20 21:06:00
On the 20th, it was confirmed that 711 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. Since Tuesday, a week ago, the number has increased by 201 and continues to increase. The city also revealed that five people with confirmed infections had died.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infections 201 more than last Tuesday

2021-04-20 21:06:00
On the 20th, it was confirmed that 711 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo. Since Tuesday, a week ago, the number has increased by 201 and continues to increase. The city also revealed that five people with confirmed infections had died.

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Japan-Philippines Foreign Minister Telephone Talks Share Concerns about China's Expansion into the Ocean

2021-04-20 21:02:00
Foreign Minister Motegi and Philippine Foreign Minister Roxin met over the phone to share serious concerns about China's expansion into the East China Sea and South China Sea, and to maintain a free and open maritime order under the rule of law. We agreed to work closely together.

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Toei Asakusa Line Asakusabashi-Honjo Azumabashi No operation on the up and down lines

2021-04-20 20:45:00
The Toei Asakusa Line is not operating on the up and down lines between Asakusabashi Station and Honjo Azumabashi Station from around 8:10 pm for track inspections.

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Osaka Requests a State of Emergency Declaration “Elementary Schools and Online Classes”

2021-04-20 20:34:00
On the 20th, Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. What will happen to the school site when a new state of emergency is declared? Some elementary schools in Osaka are confused about how far online classes can be held at home.

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Osaka Requests a State of Emergency Declaration “Elementary Schools and Online Classes”

2021-04-20 20:34:00
On the 20th, Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. What will happen to the school site when a new state of emergency is declared? Some elementary schools in Osaka are confused about how far online classes can be held at home.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and 2 Shinkin banks work together to prevent fraud damage Strengthen border measures at ATMs

2021-04-20 20:29:00
The Metropolitan Police Department is collaborating with two credit unions in Tokyo in response to the rapid increase in the damage caused by "refund fraud" that tricks ATMs into operating ATMs by telling them that they can receive refunds such as medical expenses. We have decided to strengthen border measures at ATMs.

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Prime Minister Suga talks with relevant ministers on measures against the new corona

2021-04-20 20:11:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga met with Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura at the Prime Minister's Office over measures against the new coronavirus.

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Prime Minister Suga talks with relevant ministers on measures against the new corona

2021-04-20 20:11:00
On the night of the 20th, Prime Minister Suga met with Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura and Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura at the Prime Minister's Office over measures against the new coronavirus.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 20:07:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. As a result, we decided to request the issuance of a state of emergency and formally requested it on the night of the 20th. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 20:07:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. As a result, we decided to request the issuance of a state of emergency and formally requested it on the night of the 20th. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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2025 Osaka / Kansai Expo 6 new countries including Germany and France announce their participation

2021-04-20 19:58:00
Regarding the 2025 Osaka / Kansai Expo, the government announced that six new countries, including Germany and France, have announced their participation.

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[Details] What is the difference from the past two times? Osaka's third declaration What is the content ...

2021-04-20 19:57:00
Osaka Prefecture does not stop the rapid spread of infection. On the 20th, confirmation of infection of 1153 people was announced, which was the highest number on Tuesday, and the prefecture decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. The third declaration is the latest information on how it will be compared to the past two declarations.

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[Details] What is the difference from the past two times? Osaka's third declaration What is the content ...

2021-04-20 19:57:00
Osaka Prefecture does not stop the rapid spread of infection. On the 20th, confirmation of infection of 1153 people was announced, which was the highest number on Tuesday, and the prefecture decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. The third declaration is the latest information on how it will be compared to the past two declarations.

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[Details] What is the difference from the past two times? Osaka's third declaration What is the content ...

2021-04-20 19:57:00
Osaka Prefecture does not stop the rapid spread of infection. On the 20th, confirmation of infection of 1153 people was announced, which was the highest number on Tuesday, and the prefecture decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. The third declaration is the latest information on how it will be compared to the past two declarations.

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Mr. Kitazumi, who was detained in Myanmar, protested by the Japanese embassy, ​​"It's an unjust detention."

2021-04-20 19:32:00
In Myanmar, where the military continues to crack down on the media, the local Japanese embassy protested that Japanese journalist Hiroki Kitazumi was detained on suspicion of disseminating false information, saying it was an unjust detention. I strongly urge you to release it along with the meeting with Mr. Kitazumi.

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Japan-India Foreign Affairs and Defense Ministerial Talks to be held off due to expansion of corona in India

2021-04-20 19:30:00
The Japanese and Indian governments have been coordinating to hold a ministerial meeting on foreign affairs and defense in Tokyo this week, but following the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection in India, I decided to see it off.

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Two weeks after Toshiba's takeover offer UK investment fund Careful consideration?

2021-04-20 19:30:00
It's been two weeks in 20 days since the UK-based investment fund made an initial offer to acquire a major electronics manufacturer, Toshiba. No detailed acquisition proposal has been presented so far, and it seems that the investment fund is continuing careful consideration in light of the fact that Toshiba's top management has changed.

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New Corona Expert Meeting "Nationwide Infection Spread" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-04-20 19:15:00
As Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to declare a state of emergency in the fourth wave of the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held to advise on countermeasures, and the number of seriously ill people increased rapidly. Analysis is being conducted on the situation in Kansai, where medical pressure is becoming more serious, and in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where there is growing concern about the rapid spread of infection.

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New Corona Expert Meeting "Nationwide Infection Spread" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-04-20 19:15:00
As Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to declare a state of emergency in the fourth wave of the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held to advise on countermeasures, and the number of seriously ill people increased rapidly. Analysis is being conducted on the situation in Kansai, where medical pressure is becoming more serious, and in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where there is growing concern about the rapid spread of infection.

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New Corona Expert Meeting "Nationwide Infection Spread" Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura

2021-04-20 19:15:00
As Osaka Prefecture decided to request the government to declare a state of emergency in the fourth wave of the spread of the new coronavirus, an expert meeting of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare was held to advise on countermeasures, and the number of seriously ill people increased rapidly. Analysis is being conducted on the situation in Kansai, where medical pressure is becoming more serious, and in the Tokyo metropolitan area, where there is growing concern about the rapid spread of infection.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 19:12:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. Decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 19:12:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. Decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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"Declaration" also requests the continuation of business such as department stores and commercial facilities

2021-04-20 19:12:00
While Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has indicated that he will request large department stores to take a leave of absence when a state of emergency is declared, Yoshio Murata, chairman of the Japan Department Store Association, is taking measures to prevent infection. He pointed out that it has a large impact on management and expressed his intention to ask for the continuation of business. In addition, the Japan Shopping Center Association, which is made up of more than 900 commercial facilities nationwide, has submitted a request to the government, Osaka Prefecture, and Tokyo to continue operations even if an emergency declaration is issued. did.

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Traditional "Hakata Gion Yamakasa" decided to postpone this time Fukuoka due to re-expansion of infection

2021-04-20 19:10:00
Hakata Gion Yamakasa, a traditional summer festival in Hakata, has been postponed to next year due to the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection.

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[Domestic infection] 39 new coronas died 4335 confirmed infection (18:30 on 20th)

2021-04-20 19:06:00
On the 20th, 4335 cases have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, 8 people in Osaka prefecture, 7 people in Hyogo prefecture, 7 people in Chiba prefecture, 4 people in Hokkaido, 2 people in Saitama prefecture, 2 people in Nara prefecture, 2 people in Miyagi prefecture, 1 person in Okayama prefecture, Tokushima A total of 39 people were announced, including one in the prefecture, one in Kumamoto, one in Ishikawa, one in Kanagawa, one in Fukuoka, and one in Fukushima. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 542,248, including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 542,960. A total of 9731 people have died, including 9718 people who have been confirmed infected in Japan and 13 people on board cruise ships.

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Yamanashi Prefecture New Corona 17 new infections confirmed to a total of 1095 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 19:03:00
Yamanashi Prefecture and Kofu City announced on the 20th that it has been confirmed that 17 men and women in their 20s to 80s have been newly infected with the new coronavirus. The symptoms of all 17 people are mild or asymptomatic. A total of 1095 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 190 people confirmed infection A total of 30,542 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 19:02:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 190 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 30,542 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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Cyber ​​Attack Chinese Communist Party Men Hearing about the Metropolitan Police Department Afterwards Departure

2021-04-20 18:58:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency was attacked by a cyber attack, and it is suspected that a group of hackers who are believed to have been instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army were involved. It turned out that he had been interviewing two Chinese Communist Party men voluntarily. The two have since left the country, and the Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate their actions.

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Cyber ​​Attack Chinese Communist Party Men Hearing about the Metropolitan Police Department Afterwards Departure

2021-04-20 18:58:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency was attacked by a cyber attack, and it is suspected that a group of hackers who are believed to have been instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army were involved. It turned out that he had been interviewing two Chinese Communist Party men voluntarily. The two have since left the country, and the Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate their actions.

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Who is the Fukuoka Three Kingdoms Champion?

2021-04-20 18:52:00
It's been two years since then. The governor, who won a fiercely conservative election, suddenly resigned due to illness. Fukuoka has once again become a battleground. Fukuoka politics, also known as the "New Romance of the Three Kingdoms". I searched for the movements of powerful people and their future whereabouts. (Fukuoka Bureau, Yuuki Abe)

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Hiroshima Prefecture New Corona 27 new cases confirmed

2021-04-20 18:51:00
On the 20th, 27 people were announced to be infected in Hiroshima prefecture.

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Saga Prefecture New Corona Record number 38 people Infection confirmed 1390 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 18:48:00
According to the announcement by Saga Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 20th that 38 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of people infected per day is the highest ever. In Saga Prefecture, a total of 1390 people have been confirmed to be infected.

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Para-Torch Fired at Tsukui Yamayurien Mayor Sagamihara "Judgment including changes"

2021-04-20 18:44:00
The bereaved families have requested the cancellation of Sagamihara City's policy to ignite the Tokyo Paralympic torch at a facility for people with intellectual disabilities where 19 people were killed five years ago. In response to this, Mayor Kentaro Motomura said on the 20th, "I want to make a comprehensive decision, including changing the location."

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Para-Torch Fired at Tsukui Yamayurien Mayor Sagamihara "Judgment including changes"

2021-04-20 18:44:00
The bereaved families have requested the cancellation of Sagamihara City's policy to ignite the Tokyo Paralympic torch at a facility for people with intellectual disabilities where 19 people were killed five years ago. In response to this, Mayor Kentaro Motomura said on the 20th, "I want to make a comprehensive decision, including changing the location."

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Yen exchange rate Small price movement

2021-04-20 18:43:00
On the 20th, the yen exchange rate on the Tokyo foreign exchange market was modest against the dollar.

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Industry-government-academia agreement to promote digital education To support faculty members Tokyo Koganei

2021-04-20 18:34:00
As each elementary and junior high school student is equipped with terminals such as personal computers and the digitization of education is progressing in earnest from this year, Koganei City in Tokyo, Tokyo Gakugei University, and NTT have signed an agreement to support teachers. I will embark on it.

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Fukuoka Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 151 Infection confirmed

2021-04-20 18:30:00
Fukuoka Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 151 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people in the prefecture per day has exceeded 100 for 7 consecutive days, and the number has exceeded 150 since April 14. The breakdown is 72 in Fukuoka City, 20 in Kurume City, and 8 in Kitakyushu City. Meanwhile, one person who was announced as infected on April 17 was withdrawn. A total of 20,509 people have been confirmed to be infected in Fukuoka Prefecture. In addition, it was confirmed that one man in his 70s died, and the number of infected people who died in Fukuoka Prefecture was 345. On the other hand, it was found that 106 new people in the prefecture were suspected of being infected with the mutated coronavirus.

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New Corona Hyogo Prefecture also made final adjustments upon request for a state of emergency

2021-04-20 18:27:00
Hyogo Prefecture has entered into final adjustments in the direction of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo in response to the situation where the spread of the new coronavirus has not stopped.

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New Corona Hyogo Prefecture also made final adjustments upon request for a state of emergency

2021-04-20 18:27:00
Hyogo Prefecture has entered into final adjustments in the direction of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo in response to the situation where the spread of the new coronavirus has not stopped.

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[Detailed report] "Priority measures such as prevention of spread" in Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Aichi

2021-04-20 18:26:00
"Priority measures to prevent spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, from the 20th to the 11th of next month. We will tell you in detail about the target area for each prefecture and the payment of cooperation money due to the shortening of business hours.

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[Detailed report] "Priority measures such as prevention of spread" in Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Aichi

2021-04-20 18:26:00
"Priority measures to prevent spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, from the 20th to the 11th of next month. We will tell you in detail about the target area for each prefecture and the payment of cooperation money due to the shortening of business hours.

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[Detailed report] "Priority measures such as prevention of spread" in Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, Aichi

2021-04-20 18:26:00
"Priority measures to prevent spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, from the 20th to the 11th of next month. We will tell you in detail about the target area for each prefecture and the payment of cooperation money due to the shortening of business hours.

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Mistakes in the revised Public Offices Election Law The House of Councilors Legislation Bureau has been criticized for more than two years

2021-04-20 18:25:00
Regarding the revised Public Offices Election Law passed three years ago, it was found that the House of Councilors Legal Affairs Bureau had left it for more than two years while being pointed out that there was an error in the text, and the board of directors of the House of Councilors Steering Committee held on the 20th. There were a series of criticisms from the ruling and opposition parties.

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17-year-old Tsubasa Kajitani is delighted to win the tournament at the same venue as the Women's Golf Masters

2021-04-20 18:24:00
17-year-old Takayuki Kajitani, who won the tournament in which top amateur women participated at the same venue as the Masters Tournament where Hideki Matsuyama of men's golf won his first victory, held a press conference remotely and was delighted. Told.

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Part of the stairs in the apartment collapsed A woman in her 50s fell and was seriously ill Tokyo Hachioji

2021-04-20 18:22:00
In April, it was discovered that a part of the stairs leading to the second floor suddenly collapsed in an apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo, and a woman in her 50s fell and became unconscious. The Metropolitan Police Department will conduct on-site inspections on the 20th to check if there are any problems with the construction and management of the apartment.

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New Corona Border Measures Strict inspection certification before departure Two people repatriated

2021-04-20 18:20:00
Regarding the submission of pre-departure inspection certificates required for immigrants to Japan as a measure against the border of the new coronavirus, the operation has been tightened from 19th, and at least two people are allowed to enter the country due to incomplete documents etc. It turned out that he had been repatriated to the place of departure. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare is calling for thorough confirmation of any problems with the format.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 18:13:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. Decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 18:13:00
Osaka Prefecture will hold a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, and it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. Decided to request the government to issue a state of emergency. Governor Yoshimura expressed the idea that a period of three weeks to one month is appropriate for the declaration period.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 18:09:00
Subaru, an automobile manufacturer, has decided to suspend operations for 10 days at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Other automakers are also experiencing a series of shutdowns and production cuts, and the effects of semiconductor shortages are protracted.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 18:09:00
Subaru, an automobile manufacturer, has decided to suspend operations for 10 days at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Other automakers are also experiencing a series of shutdowns and production cuts, and the effects of semiconductor shortages are protracted.

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Part of the stairs in the apartment collapsed A woman in her 50s fell and was seriously ill Tokyo Hachioji

2021-04-20 18:08:00
In April, it was discovered that a part of the stairs leading to the second floor suddenly collapsed in an apartment in Hachioji, Tokyo, and a woman in her 50s fell and became unconscious. The Metropolitan Police Department will conduct on-site inspections on the 20th to check if there are any problems with the construction and management of the apartment.

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Athletes Committee and others discuss the significance of holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paras three months later

2021-04-20 18:07:00
Approximately three months later, a meeting was held such as the JOC = Japanese Olympic Committee to discuss the significance of holding the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. I want to put it into the Japanese Olympic Committee and connect it to a positive transmission. "

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New Corona Hyogo Prefecture also made final adjustments upon request for a state of emergency

2021-04-20 17:58:00
Hyogo Prefecture has entered into final adjustments in the direction of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo in response to the situation where the spread of the new coronavirus has not stopped.

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New Corona Hyogo Prefecture also made final adjustments upon request for a state of emergency

2021-04-20 17:58:00
Hyogo Prefecture has entered into final adjustments in the direction of requesting the government to issue a state of emergency to Hyogo in response to the situation where the spread of the new coronavirus has not stopped.

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Kagoshima Prefecture New Corona 13 new cases confirmed infection A total of 1983 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:57:00
Kagoshima Prefecture and Kagoshima City announced on the 20th that 13 new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed. As a result, the number of infected people confirmed in Kagoshima Prefecture is 1983.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Farewell party cluster” 10 new infections confirmed 27 people in total

2021-04-20 17:55:00
In March, more than 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party, and after that, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that it had confirmed 10 new infections due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the same department. Did. A total of 27 people have been confirmed to be infected so far, and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases estimates that a cluster has occurred.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Farewell party cluster” 10 new infections confirmed 27 people in total

2021-04-20 17:55:00
In March, more than 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party, and after that, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that it had confirmed 10 new infections due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the same department. Did. A total of 27 people have been confirmed to be infected so far, and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases estimates that a cluster has occurred.

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Kanagawa Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 157 Infection confirmed 51,177 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:53:00
On the 20th, it was announced that a total of 157 people were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Kanagawa Prefecture. The number of infected people announced in the prefecture per day fell below 200 following the 19th, but it is 43 more than on Tuesday a week ago. Meanwhile, it was announced that a man in his 80s living in Kawasaki City had died. According to NHK's summary, the number of infected people announced in the prefecture is now 51,177, of which 802 have died.

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Is it involved in cyber attacks on JAXA etc.? Documents sent to a man of the Chinese Communist Party

2021-04-20 17:51:00
JAXA = A group of hackers who received instructions from the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities after a large-scale cyber attack on about 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies. It turned out that it seems to be due to. The Metropolitan Police Department has sent documents to a Chinese Communist Party man who has stayed in Japan for contracting a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Is it involved in cyber attacks on JAXA etc.? Documents sent to a man of the Chinese Communist Party

2021-04-20 17:51:00
JAXA = A group of hackers who received instructions from the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities after a large-scale cyber attack on about 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies. It turned out that it seems to be due to. The Metropolitan Police Department has sent documents to a Chinese Communist Party man who has stayed in Japan for contracting a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Saitama Prefecture New Corona 2 dead, 207 new infections confirmed

2021-04-20 17:49:00
On the 20th, it was announced that 207 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Saitama Prefecture. After the second state of emergency was lifted, it was the same as on April 17, the highest number. The breakdown is 129 for Saitama Prefecture, 49 for Saitama City, 15 for Koshigaya City, 12 for Kawaguchi City, and 2 for Kawagoe City. As a result, a total of 35,774 people have been announced as infected in the prefecture. In addition, Saitama City and Kawaguchi City announced that two people infected with the new coronavirus have died. As a result, 735 people have been confirmed infected and died in the prefecture.

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Soccer J1 Kashiwa 5 players New corona infection confirmed cluster outbreak

2021-04-20 17:48:00
Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, announced that five players have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in soccer J1 Kashiwa Reysol.

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Ibaraki Prefecture New Corona New 33 people confirmed infection A total of 7517 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:46:00
Ibaraki Prefecture and Mito City announced on the 20th that they have confirmed that 33 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture to 7517. In addition, 10 of the confirmed infections by the 20th were found to have been infected with the mutated coronavirus. Infection with the mutated virus in the prefecture has now been confirmed in 132 people.

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Okinawa Prefecture New Corona Infection confirmed by 115 new people A total of 11,652 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:45:00
Okinawa Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 115 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, the prefecture revised the number of newly infected people for 19 days from 32 to 48, saying that 16 new cases were confirmed by re-examination by a laboratory. As a result, the total number of infected people confirmed in Okinawa Prefecture is 11,652.

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Kyoto Prefecture New Corona 120 new cases confirmed infection 11,154 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:44:00
Kyoto Prefecture and Kyoto City announced on the 20th that 120 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of infected people in Kyoto Prefecture to 11,154.

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Vaccines for the elderly Called for a review of distribution in Tokyo

2021-04-20 17:42:00
Regarding the vaccine for the elderly to be distributed to the wards, cities, towns and villages in Tokyo during the week of the 26th of this month and the week of the 3rd of next month, the distribution will be reviewed from some wards where the amount allocated to the capital was small. There are calls for it. The main reason for this was that there was no unified standard when soliciting hope, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government will confirm with the national government whether it is possible to review this distribution and prevent unfairness in the future. I want to ask you to show the criteria for soliciting hope.

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Drinking party on the street or in the park with short business hours Expert "Infection risk even outdoors"

2021-04-20 17:38:00
While requests for shorter hours of business are continuing from restaurants, etc., in the downtown area of ​​Tokyo, the appearance of groups having drinking parties on the streets in front of stations and in parks is conspicuous. Experts warn that "even outdoors, if you drink together for a long time with the mask off, the risk of infection increases."

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Drinking party on the street or in the park with short business hours Expert "Infection risk even outdoors"

2021-04-20 17:38:00
While requests for shorter hours of business are continuing from restaurants, etc., in the downtown area of ​​Tokyo, the appearance of groups having drinking parties on the streets in front of stations and in parks is conspicuous. Experts warn that "even outdoors, if you drink together for a long time with the mask off, the risk of infection increases."

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Confirmed infection of 70 people including cluster residents at facilities for the elderly Katsushika-ku, Tokyo

2021-04-20 17:37:00
Katsushika-ku, Tokyo announced that 70 people including residents and staff were infected with the new coronavirus at a pay nursing home in the ward, and the ward announced that a group of infected people = a cluster had occurred.

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Chiba Prefecture New Corona 7 dead 106 Infection confirmed Mutant virus 11

2021-04-20 17:35:00
On the 20th, it was announced that 106 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Chiba prefecture. This brings the total number of people announced to be infected to 31,805. It was also confirmed that 11 new people were infected with the mutated coronavirus in the prefecture. This brings the total number of people infected with the mutant virus announced in the prefecture to 177. In addition, the deaths of seven people who had been confirmed to be infected were newly announced, bringing the total number of deaths to 608 in the prefecture. Of the seven people who died, two were confirmed to be infected with the mutant virus.

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Saga Prefecture New Corona Record number 38 people Infection confirmed 1390 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:33:00
According to the announcement by Saga Prefecture, it was confirmed on the 20th that 38 new people were infected with the new coronavirus. The number of people infected per day is the highest ever. In Saga Prefecture, a total of 1390 people have been confirmed to be infected.

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Convenience stores nationwide March sales increase for the first time in 13 months is also low

2021-04-20 17:31:00
Sales at convenience stores nationwide in March increased by 1.9% for the first time in 13 months, surpassing the same month last year due to bulk purchases of food. However, overall sales are still low compared to the time before the spread of the new coronavirus.

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[Domestic infection] 16 new coronas died 1715 confirmed infection (16:30 on 20th)

2021-04-20 17:29:00
On the 20th, 1715 infections have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, it was announced that 7 people died in Hyogo prefecture, 4 people in Hokkaido, 2 people in Miyagi prefecture, 1 person in Okayama prefecture, 1 person in Ishikawa prefecture, and 1 person in Fukushima prefecture, for a total of 16 people. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 538,613, including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 540,325. A total of 9708 people have died, including 9695 people confirmed to be infected in Japan and 13 cruise ship passengers.

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Kumamoto Prefecture New Corona 1 person died 33 people Infection confirmed 3700 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:26:00
Kumamoto Prefecture and Kumamoto City announced on the 20th that 33 new people were found to be infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Kumamoto Prefecture is 3,700. In addition, a man in his 70s died, and the death toll in Kumamoto Prefecture was 76.

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Two former employees of Dai-ichi Life deceive customers for a total of over 50 million yen

2021-04-20 17:26:00
Dai-ichi Life, a major life insurance company, has been revealed to have illegal acquisition of money from customers by former employees. Two former employees in charge of sales who were newly working at bases in Nagano Prefecture and Hokkaido are customers. Announced that they were cheating about 50 million yen in total.

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Two former employees of Dai-ichi Life deceive customers for a total of over 50 million yen

2021-04-20 17:26:00
Dai-ichi Life, a major life insurance company, has been revealed to have illegal acquisition of money from customers by former employees. Two former employees in charge of sales who were newly working at bases in Nagano Prefecture and Hokkaido are customers. Announced that they were cheating about 50 million yen in total.

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Akita Prefecture New Corona 13 new infections confirmed to a total of 390 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:24:00
Akita Prefecture and Akita City announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that a total of 13 people were infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of people confirmed to be infected in Akita Prefecture to 390.

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Prime Minister Suga Corona Countermeasures "Situations that should be dealt with with a strong sense of crisis"

2021-04-20 17:24:00
Regarding measures against the new coronavirus, Prime Minister Suga said that Osaka and Tokyo, where infections are spreading, should be dealt with with a strong sense of crisis, and while assessing the effects of "priority measures such as spread prevention", with local governments. He showed the idea of ​​working closely together to take measures.

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Tochigi Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection of 23 new people A total of 5103 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:22:00
Tochigi Prefecture and Utsunomiya City announced on the 20th that they have confirmed that a total of 23 people are infected with the new coronavirus. With this, the total number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is 5,103.

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Prime Minister Suga mentions Taiwan "Significant for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait"

2021-04-20 17:22:00
Regarding the mention of Taiwan in a joint statement for the first time in about half a century over the previous Japan-US summit meeting, Prime Minister Suga hopes that the dialogue between China and Taiwan will resolve the issue peacefully. "It is significant for the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait," he said, recognizing that it was a clarification.

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Nara Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 80 new infections Most on Tuesday

2021-04-20 17:20:00
Nara Prefecture and Nara City announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 80 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of people infected on Tuesday exceeded 78 on April 6, the highest number ever. In addition, Nara City announced that two women in their 80s and a man in their 70s, who had been confirmed infected, had died. Both of them had an underlying illness. A total of 5,150 people were confirmed infected in Nara Prefecture, and 63 people died.

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Aomori Prefecture New Corona New 16 people confirmed infection A total of 1336 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:19:00
Aomori Prefecture announced that 16 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Aomori City and other areas. The cumulative total of people confirmed to be infected in Aomori Prefecture is 1336, including those who have already died or recovered.

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Shiga Prefecture New Corona New 44 people confirmed infection A total of 3277 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:17:00
Shiga Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 44 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It is the fifth most infected person per day so far, and the number of people confirmed to be infected in Shiga Prefecture is now 3,277.

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Wakayama Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed infection of 55 people, the highest number ever

2021-04-20 17:16:00
Wakayama Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 55 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus. The number of people infected per day exceeded 44 so far, the highest ever. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Wakayama Prefecture is 1862.

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Mie Prefecture New Corona New 37 people confirmed infection A total of 3226 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:14:00
It was announced that 37 new people were confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in Mie Prefecture. A total of 3226 people have been confirmed to be infected in Mie Prefecture.

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Miyagi Prefecture New Corona 2 dead 54 people Confirmed infection Cumulative total of 7656 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:13:00
Miyagi Prefecture and Sendai City announced on the 20th that 54 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. Two deaths were also announced. The total number of infected people in Miyagi prefecture is 7656, including those who have already recovered, and the total number of people who have died is 52.

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Aichi Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 190 people Infected to a total of 30,542 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:11:00
Aichi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 190 new people have been infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. A total of 30,542 people have been confirmed to be infected in Aichi Prefecture.

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Osaka Prefecture 1153 Infection confirmed New Corona killed up to 8 on Tuesday

2021-04-20 17:09:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 1153 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people announced on Tuesday was the highest ever. This brings the total number of infected people in Osaka Prefecture to 69,841. In addition, eight people were confirmed dead, and 1281 people died in the prefecture.

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Osaka Prefecture 1153 Infection confirmed New Corona killed up to 8 on Tuesday

2021-04-20 17:09:00
Osaka Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 1153 people were newly infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of infected people announced on Tuesday was the highest ever. This brings the total number of infected people in Osaka Prefecture to 69,841. In addition, eight people were confirmed dead, and 1281 people died in the prefecture.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 17:06:00
Osaka Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, saying that it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. , Decided to request the state to issue a state of emergency.

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Decided to request the country of origin of the Osaka Prefecture State of Emergency

2021-04-20 17:06:00
Osaka Prefecture held a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters for the new coronavirus, saying that it is necessary to take stronger measures in response to the situation where the rapid spread of infection in the prefecture has not stopped and the medical pressure is becoming more serious. , Decided to request the state to issue a state of emergency.

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Tokushima Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 25 people Infection confirmed 964 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 17:04:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced that 25 new men and women under the age of 10 to 90s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections in Tokushima Prefecture to 964.

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Hokkaido New Corona 106 people confirmed infection A total of 22,565 people in Hokkaido

2021-04-20 16:59:00
Hokkaido announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that nine new people were infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, 17 people in Asahikawa City and 1 person in Hakodate City announced the confirmation of infection. So far, 79 people have been confirmed to be infected in Sapporo and Otaru on the 20th, and 106 people have been confirmed to be infected in Hokkaido on the 20th. As a result, a total of 22,565 people have been infected in Hokkaido, of which 809 have died.

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[Domestic infection] 1 new corona died 1304 confirmed infection (15:00 on 20th)

2021-04-20 16:55:00
On the 20th, 1304 infections have been announced nationwide so far. In addition, there was an announcement of the death of one person in Okayama prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Japan is 359,202 including airport quarantine, and the number of passengers and crew on cruise ships is 712, for a total of 359,914. A total of 9693 people have died, including 9680 people who have been confirmed infected in Japan and 13 people on cruise ships.

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Two weeks after Toshiba's takeover offer UK investment fund Careful consideration?

2021-04-20 16:51:00
It's been two weeks in 20 days since the UK-based investment fund made an initial offer to acquire a major electronics manufacturer, Toshiba. No detailed acquisition proposal has been presented so far, and it seems that the investment fund is continuing careful consideration in light of the fact that Toshiba's top management has changed.

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China Xi "should not impose rules" restrains America

2021-04-20 16:46:00
Xi Jinping Jintao of China, submitted a video message to the Economic Forum, which is held in southern China, one "1 the United States in mind that conflict, or should not impose forced to other countries the rules that decided a few countries "And so on.

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Greenhouse gas reduction target “Support if raised” Chairman of the Paper Manufacturing Association

2021-04-20 16:43:00
Regarding raising the greenhouse gas reduction target toward 2030, which the government is considering, Toru Nozawa, chairman of the Japan Paper Association, which is made by paper manufacturers, said, "It is a target that puts excessive pressure on the industry. You will lose your competitiveness. ”He said that he needed subsidies and other support to raise his goals.

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Miyazaki Prefecture New Corona 3 people confirmed infection 2052 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:40:00
In Miyazaki Prefecture, three new infections with the new corona virus were announced on the 20th. A total of 2052 people have been confirmed to be infected in Miyazaki Prefecture.

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Yamanashi girl unknown Sued for identification of posters whose mother slandered online

2021-04-20 16:36:00
The mother of an elementary school girl who went missing at a campsite in Doshi Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, was accused of being slandered on the Internet and was treated as a criminal. I have been hurt by the blade of the word. "

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Yamanashi girl unknown Sued for identification of posters whose mother slandered online

2021-04-20 16:36:00
The mother of an elementary school girl who went missing at a campsite in Doshi Village, Yamanashi Prefecture, was accused of being slandered on the Internet and was treated as a criminal. I have been hurt by the blade of the word. "

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Toyama Prefecture New Corona 11 people Confirmed infection Total 1165 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:34:00
Toyama Prefecture announced that it has been newly confirmed that a total of 11 men and women in their teens to 60s living in Toyama City are infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 1165 people have been confirmed to be infected in Toyama Prefecture.

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Kochi Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 5 infections A total of 970 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:32:00
Kochi Prefecture has announced that five new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. As a result, a total of 970 people have been confirmed to be infected in Kochi Prefecture.

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Nagano Prefecture New Corona New 20 people confirmed infection A total of 3545 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:31:00
It was confirmed that 20 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Nagano prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in Nagano Prefecture is now 3,545.

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Gifu Prefecture New Corona 36 new infections confirmed 5297 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:28:00
Gifu Prefecture and Gifu City have announced that 36 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. It is the first time in three days since April 17 that the number of infected people has exceeded 30. A total of 5,297 people have been confirmed to be infected in Gifu Prefecture. In addition, Gifu Prefecture announced at a private laboratory that it was confirmed that two new people were infected with the mutated virus.

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Nagasaki Prefecture New Corona 13 people confirmed infection Double digits for 6 consecutive days

2021-04-20 16:26:00
Nagasaki Prefecture, Nagasaki City, and Sasebo City have announced that a total of 13 people in five cities and towns in the prefecture have been newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. It is the 6th consecutive day that the number of newly infected people in Nagasaki Prefecture is double digits. A total of 1792 people have been confirmed to be infected in Nagasaki Prefecture, excluding the crew of the cruise ship moored at Nagasaki Port.

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Oita Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 6 infections A total of 1385 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:24:00
Oita Prefecture announced on the 20th that six new cases of coronavirus infection have been confirmed. With this, a total of 1385 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Mistakes in the revised Public Offices Election Law The House of Councilors Legislation Bureau has been criticized for more than two years

2021-04-20 16:17:00
Regarding the revised Public Offices Election Law passed three years ago, it was found that the House of Councilors Legal Affairs Bureau had left it for more than two years while being pointed out that there was an error in the text, and the board of directors of the House of Councilors Steering Committee held on the 20th. There were a series of criticisms from the ruling and opposition parties.

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Seven-Eleven Robot Experiments with Product Delivery in Office Building

2021-04-20 16:13:00
Seven-Eleven, a major convenience store, has begun a demonstration experiment in which an autonomous robot gets on and off an elevator in an office building and delivers products to customers. We want to increase our ability to deliver in a variety of environments, such as in buildings with complex structures.

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Ceremony for rebuilding the police box damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake Miyagi Yamamoto Town

2021-04-20 16:11:00
The police box in Yamamoto Town, Miyagi Prefecture, which was damaged by the tsunami caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, was rebuilt, and on the 20th, a commemorative ceremony was held with the people concerned.

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Gunma Prefecture New Corona Confirmed 32 new infections A total of 5526 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 16:08:00
Gunma Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 32 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. The number of people confirmed to be infected in the prefecture is now 5526, of which 102 have died.

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Two former employees of Dai-ichi Life deceive customers for a total of over 50 million yen

2021-04-20 16:08:00
Dai-ichi Life, a major life insurance company, announced that two former sales representatives who were working at bases in Nagano and Hokkaido were cheating a total of more than 50 million yen from customers.

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Two former employees of Dai-ichi Life deceive customers for a total of over 50 million yen

2021-04-20 16:08:00
Dai-ichi Life, a major life insurance company, announced that two former sales representatives who were working at bases in Nagano and Hokkaido were cheating a total of more than 50 million yen from customers.

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Fukushima Prefecture New Corona 1 dead confirmed 27 new infections confirmed

2021-04-20 15:58:00
Fukushima Prefecture announced on the 20th that 27 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The announcement of infection confirmation in Fukushima Prefecture has been announced for 58 consecutive days, and the cumulative number of infected people has reached 3034.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infection Increased by about 201 from last Tuesday

2021-04-20 15:56:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 711 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, according to preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 20th. The number of people has increased by 201 since Tuesday a week ago, and it has been increasing for 20 consecutive days, surpassing the same day of the previous week.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infection Increased by about 201 from last Tuesday

2021-04-20 15:56:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 711 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo, according to preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 20th. The number of people has increased by 201 since Tuesday a week ago, and it has been increasing for 20 consecutive days, surpassing the same day of the previous week.

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Ishikawa Prefecture New Corona 1 dead 23 people confirmed infection 2215 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 15:55:00
Ishikawa Prefecture announced that one person infected with the new coronavirus has died and 23 new cases have been confirmed. In the prefecture, 68 people died from being infected with the new coronavirus, and the total number of infected people was 2215.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen Concerns about curbing economic activity due to re-spreading infection

2021-04-20 15:53:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen, closing the transaction. Concerns over the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection could curb domestic economic activity have led to sell orders for a wide range of stocks.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen Concerns about curbing economic activity due to re-spreading infection

2021-04-20 15:53:00
On the 20th, the Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen, closing the transaction. Concerns over the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection could curb domestic economic activity have led to sell orders for a wide range of stocks.

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Hyogo Prefecture Tuesday, the highest number of 427 people confirmed to be infected 7 people died New Corona

2021-04-20 15:52:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was newly confirmed that 427 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It was the highest number of infected people ever announced on Tuesday and the fifth highest number of infected people per day. The total number of infected people in Hyogo prefecture was 26,459.

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Hyogo Prefecture Tuesday, the highest number of 427 people confirmed to be infected 7 people died New Corona

2021-04-20 15:52:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was newly confirmed that 427 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It was the highest number of infected people ever announced on Tuesday and the fifth highest number of infected people per day. The total number of infected people in Hyogo prefecture was 26,459.

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Iwate Prefecture New Corona Newly confirmed 5 infections A total of 786 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 15:43:00
Iwate Prefecture has announced that five new men and women have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 786 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Shizuoka Prefecture New Corona 22 new cases confirmed infection A total of 6192 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 15:42:00
Shizuoka Prefecture and others have announced that a total of 22 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. With this, a total of 6192 people have been confirmed to be infected in Shizuoka Prefecture.

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Okayama Prefecture New Corona 1 dead, 38 new infections confirmed

2021-04-20 15:40:00
Okayama City announced that 20 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture, announced that nine new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. In Okayama Prefecture, a total of nine people are newly infected with the new coronavirus, three in Asakuchi, two in Wake, one in Setouchi and Tsuyama, and one in Takahashi and Shoo. Announced that it was confirmed. The number of confirmed infections on the 20th was 38. A total of 3282 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Yamaguchi Prefecture New Corona Confirmed infection of 23 new people A total of 1593 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 15:35:00
Yamaguchi Prefecture announced that it has been confirmed that 19 men and women under the age of 10 and those in their 20s to 80s who live in Shunan City, Iwakuni City, Hofu City, etc. are infected with the new coronavirus. In addition, Shimonoseki City announced that it was confirmed that four people in their 30s, 40s, and 60s living in the city were infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Yamaguchi Prefecture to 1593.

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Corona makes it more severe About half of the people do not have an image and surveys such as the University of Tokyo

2021-04-20 15:30:00
A survey conducted by the University of Tokyo and others that it is not known what will happen if the disease becomes severe, such as about half of the people are not aware that communication will be difficult when the new coronavirus becomes severe and the heart-lung machine is attached. I understand. The research group wants you to have a concrete image and think of the infection as your own.

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Corona makes it more severe About half of the people do not have an image and surveys such as the University of Tokyo

2021-04-20 15:30:00
A survey conducted by the University of Tokyo and others that it is not known what will happen if the disease becomes severe, such as about half of the people are not aware that communication will be difficult when the new coronavirus becomes severe and the heart-lung machine is attached. I understand. The research group wants you to have a concrete image and think of the infection as your own.

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Ehime Prefecture New Corona 28 new infections confirmed 1998 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 15:15:00
Ehime Prefecture has announced that 28 new people have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The total number of confirmed infections in the prefecture was 1998.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 15:10:00
Subaru, an automobile manufacturer, has decided to suspend operations for 10 days at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Other automakers are also experiencing a series of shutdowns and production cuts, and the effects of semiconductor shortages are protracted.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 15:10:00
Subaru, an automobile manufacturer, has decided to suspend operations for 10 days at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, due to a global shortage of semiconductors. Other automakers are also experiencing a series of shutdowns and production cuts, and the effects of semiconductor shortages are protracted.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infection Increased by about 200 from last Tuesday

2021-04-20 15:03:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 711 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 20th.

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Tokyo Metropolitan New Corona 711 confirmed infection Increased by about 200 from last Tuesday

2021-04-20 15:03:00
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced that it has confirmed that 711 new people are infected with the new coronavirus in Tokyo based on preliminary figures as of 3:00 pm on the 20th.

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Last year's shipments of flat-panel TVs increased due to the demand for digital home appliances

2021-04-20 15:01:00
Last year's domestic shipments of digital home appliances such as TVs increased to more than 1,360 billion yen for the first time in two years. Of these, flat-panel TVs, mainly large-sized TVs, increased in shipments due to so-called nesting demand due to the influence of the new coronavirus, and exceeded 5 million units for the first time in 6 years.

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20% reduction in annual expenses for members of the Diet Extension bill passed at plenary session of the House of Representatives

2021-04-20 14:40:00
In response to the spread of the new coronavirus, a bill to extend the measures to reduce the annual expenses of members of the Diet by 20% until October was unanimously passed at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on the 20th and sent to the House of Councilors. It was.

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Declaration of self-public emergency Request the government to take appropriate measures in cooperation with local governments

2021-04-20 14:39:00
In connection with Osaka Prefecture's request for the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, the secretary-generals of the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party will meet, and if requested, it will be appropriate in cooperation with the local government. We agreed to ask the government to respond to.

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Niigata Prefecture New Corona 34 new infections confirmed 1985 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 14:36:00
It was confirmed that 34 new people were infected with the new coronavirus in Niigata prefecture. Infection was confirmed in 1985 people in the prefecture.

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Hyogo Prefecture 427 confirmed infections Most new corona on Tuesday

2021-04-20 14:33:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was newly confirmed that 427 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It was the highest number of infected people ever announced on Tuesday.

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Hyogo Prefecture 427 confirmed infections Most new corona on Tuesday

2021-04-20 14:33:00
Hyogo Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was newly confirmed that 427 people were infected with the new coronavirus in the prefecture. It was the highest number of infected people ever announced on Tuesday.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Farewell party cluster” 10 new infections confirmed 27 people in total

2021-04-20 14:29:00
In March, more than 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party, and after that, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that it had confirmed 10 new infections due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the same department. Did. A total of 27 people have been confirmed to be infected so far, and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases estimates that a cluster has occurred.

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Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare “Farewell party cluster” 10 new infections confirmed 27 people in total

2021-04-20 14:29:00
In March, more than 20 employees of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare participated in a farewell party, and after that, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare announced that it had confirmed 10 new infections due to the spread of the new coronavirus infection in the same department. Did. A total of 27 people have been confirmed to be infected so far, and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases estimates that a cluster has occurred.

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Last year's laptop shipments reached a record high of 10.77 million units

2021-04-20 14:25:00
Last year, the number of laptop computers shipped in Japan was 10.77 million, exceeding 10 million for the first time, the highest number ever. It seems that the main factors are the expansion of telework corresponding to the new coronavirus and the deployment of personal computers by the government to prepare the learning environment for elementary and junior high school students.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 14:11:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 14:11:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 14:11:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 13:46:00
Automaker SUBARU has decided to suspend operations at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, for 10 days due to a global shortage of semiconductors. SUBARU has already shut down its factories for about 10 days at some factories in Japan, and other manufacturers have been shutting down their factories and reducing production one after another, and the impact of semiconductor shortages has been prolonged.

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SUBARU Semiconductor shortage to suspend operation of US factory for 10 days

2021-04-20 13:46:00
Automaker SUBARU has decided to suspend operations at its American factory, which is the only overseas production base, for 10 days due to a global shortage of semiconductors. SUBARU has already shut down its factories for about 10 days at some factories in Japan, and other manufacturers have been shutting down their factories and reducing production one after another, and the impact of semiconductor shortages has been prolonged.

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Tritium Draw like a mascot and criticize one after another

2021-04-20 13:41:00
In response to a series of criticisms of the design of tritium drawn like a so-called "Yuru-chara" in videos and leaflets that emphasize the safety of treated water, the Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa apologized and apologized for the design. I reiterated the idea of ​​publishing after correcting.

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Tritium Draw like a mascot and criticize one after another

2021-04-20 13:41:00
In response to a series of criticisms of the design of tritium drawn like a so-called "Yuru-chara" in videos and leaflets that emphasize the safety of treated water, the Minister of Reconstruction Hirasawa apologized and apologized for the design. I reiterated the idea of ​​publishing after correcting.

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Fukui Prefecture New Corona 12 new cases confirmed infection 753 people in total in Fukui Prefecture

2021-04-20 13:35:00
Fukui Prefecture announced on the 20th that 12 men and women in their teens to 40s, such as Fukui City, Ono City, and Tsuruga City, were newly confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. The total number of infected people in Fukui Prefecture is 753. Fukui Prefecture is issuing a "special warning for the spread of infection" and is calling for further thorough measures.

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Kagawa Prefecture New Corona 19 new cases confirmed infection 1084 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 13:33:00
In Kagawa Prefecture, it was confirmed that a total of 19 men and women between the ages of 20 and 90, such as Takamatsu City, are newly infected with the new coronavirus. Infection was confirmed in 1084 people in Kagawa prefecture.

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Tokushima Prefecture New Corona 25 new cases confirmed infection A total of 964 people in the prefecture

2021-04-20 13:31:00
Tokushima Prefecture announced that 25 new men and women under the age of 10 to 90s have been confirmed to be infected with the new coronavirus. This brings the number of confirmed infections in Tokushima Prefecture to 964.

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Measures against rumors with treated water "Support TEPCO as needed" Agriculture Minister Nogami

2021-04-20 13:24:00
TEPCO's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station has decided to dilute treated water containing radioactive substances such as tritium, which continues to increase, to a concentration below the standard and release it into the sea. The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Nogami expressed his intention to provide support by giving advice as necessary regarding measures against rumors such as.

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Governor Koike "Overview of what to do to protect the medical care provision system"

2021-04-20 13:16:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo asked reporters about the status of considering whether to request the government to issue a state of emergency. The 7-day average has increased by more than 120% every day. We are in the process of comprehensively checking what we should do from the perspective of protecting the medical care provision system. " In addition, regarding the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to a total of 10 cities in Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba, "The virus does not know the prefectural border. I will go. "

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Governor Koike "Overview of what to do to protect the medical care provision system"

2021-04-20 13:16:00
Governor Koike of Tokyo asked reporters about the status of considering whether to request the government to issue a state of emergency. The 7-day average has increased by more than 120% every day. We are in the process of comprehensively checking what we should do from the perspective of protecting the medical care provision system. " In addition, regarding the application of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" to a total of 10 cities in Kanagawa, Saitama, and Chiba, "The virus does not know the prefectural border. I will go. "

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Is it involved in cyber attacks on JAXA etc.? Documents sent to a man of the Chinese Communist Party

2021-04-20 13:15:00
JAXA = A group of hackers who received instructions from the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities after a large-scale cyber attack on about 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies. It turned out that it seems to be due to. The Metropolitan Police Department has sent documents to a Chinese Communist Party man who has stayed in Japan for contracting a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Is it involved in cyber attacks on JAXA etc.? Documents sent to a man of the Chinese Communist Party

2021-04-20 13:15:00
JAXA = A group of hackers who received instructions from the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities after a large-scale cyber attack on about 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies. It turned out that it seems to be due to. The Metropolitan Police Department has sent documents to a Chinese Communist Party man who has stayed in Japan for contracting a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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“Collaboration with the United States in R & D such as 5G Strengthening International Competitiveness” Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda

2021-04-20 13:10:00
Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Takeda will further strengthen the cooperative relationship with the United States in the future, taking advantage of the fact that the cooperation between the two countries was confirmed in the research and development of high-speed and large-capacity communication standards, 5G, etc. at the previous Japan-US summit meeting. He expressed his intention to strengthen the international competitiveness of the field.

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Kono Regulatory Reform Minister Local government support for prompt inoculation by securing the required amount of vaccine

2021-04-20 12:48:00
Tour of the vaccine of the new coronavirus, Kono Regulatory Reform Minister at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, received that it has standing prospect to receive a supply required for the domestic subject to up to September this year, the rapid inoculation He expressed his intention to support the local government.

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Kono Regulatory Reform Minister Local government support for prompt inoculation by securing the required amount of vaccine

2021-04-20 12:48:00
Tour of the vaccine of the new coronavirus, Kono Regulatory Reform Minister at a press conference after the cabinet meeting, received that it has standing prospect to receive a supply required for the domestic subject to up to September this year, the rapid inoculation He expressed his intention to support the local government.

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Cyber ​​Attacks Major electronics manufacturers and universities are also instructed by the PLA

2021-04-20 12:31:00
JAXA = Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency was attacked by a cyber attack, and Mitsubishi Electric, Hitachi, and several universities were also attacked due to the suspected involvement of a group of hackers who are believed to have been instructed by the PLA. Was found by interviewing the people concerned. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents under the pseudonym of a Chinese Communist Party man who has stayed in Japan for a rental server used for a cyber attack on JAXA.

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Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama "Aiming for maximum ambitious greenhouse gas reduction"

2021-04-20 12:24:00
Regarding raising the greenhouse gas reduction target for 2030, which the government is considering, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Kajiyama has set the maximum ambitious target while considering the current technological level and the impact on industry. I said I want to put it out.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 12:17:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 12:17:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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Chief Cabinet Secretary "If Osaka Prefecture requests a declaration, we will discuss it today."

2021-04-20 12:17:00
In response to Osaka Prefecture's request to the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato and Prime Minister Kan on the 20th, if requested by Osaka Prefecture, to the LDP executives. He said that the relevant ministers would discuss the response.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen Concerns about curbing economic activity due to re-expansion of infection

2021-04-20 12:15:00
On the 20th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing the morning transaction. A wide range of stocks have been ordered to sell due to concerns that the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection will lead to the issuance of a state of emergency and curb domestic economic activity.

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Stock price temporarily dropped by more than 600 yen Concerns about curbing economic activity due to re-expansion of infection

2021-04-20 12:15:00
On the 20th, the Nikkei Stock Average fell by more than 500 yen on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closing the morning transaction. A wide range of stocks have been ordered to sell due to concerns that the re-expansion of the new coronavirus infection will lead to the issuance of a state of emergency and curb domestic economic activity.

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Dispatch of nurses to "Osaka Corona Severe Center" from university hospitals

2021-04-20 12:12:00
In response to the situation where the beds in Osaka Prefecture are becoming tight due to the spread of infection, the national government has called on medical institutions under the jurisdiction of each ministry and agency to secure 65 nurses by the 19th, and will gradually become the "Osaka Corona Severe Center". I will be dispatched.

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"Careful judgment should be made when the school is closed all over the area." Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2021-04-20 12:12:00
Regarding the response at school sites due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that the closure of the entire area is truly from the perspective of guaranteeing learning and affecting the mind and body of children. He emphasized the idea that careful judgment should be made only when necessary.

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"Careful judgment should be made when the school is closed all over the area." Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita

2021-04-20 12:12:00
Regarding the response at school sites due to the spread of the new coronavirus, Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Hagita said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting that the closure of the entire area is truly from the perspective of guaranteeing learning and affecting the mind and body of children. He emphasized the idea that careful judgment should be made only when necessary.

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Former Ambassador to Japan Mondale dies in negotiations to relocate Futenma base

2021-04-20 11:58:00
Walter Mondale, who served as Vice President of the United States and later negotiated the relocation of Futenma Air Station in Okinawa Prefecture as an ambassador to Japan, died on the 19th. I was 93 years old.

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Osaka Prefecture Emergency Declaration Request Adjusted by requesting closure of restaurants, department stores, etc.

2021-04-20 11:52:00
Osaka Prefecture has a policy of officially deciding to request the government to issue a state of emergency by holding a countermeasures headquarters meeting on the evening of the 20th in response to the situation where the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection cannot be stopped. In order to reduce the number of people, the prefecture wants to request the restaurants, department stores, theme parks, etc. in the prefecture to take a leave of absence, and wants to coordinate with the national government on specific measures to accompany the declaration.

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Osaka Prefecture Emergency Declaration Request Adjusted by requesting closure of restaurants, department stores, etc.

2021-04-20 11:52:00
Osaka Prefecture has a policy of officially deciding to request the government to issue a state of emergency by holding a countermeasures headquarters meeting on the evening of the 20th in response to the situation where the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection cannot be stopped. In order to reduce the number of people, the prefecture wants to request the restaurants, department stores, theme parks, etc. in the prefecture to take a leave of absence, and wants to coordinate with the national government on specific measures to accompany the declaration.

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Vaccination counseling for street dwellers at "Airin Shelter" in Osaka

2021-04-20 11:48:00
In response to the start of vaccination of the new corona vaccine for the elderly, a counseling session is being held in Nishinari-ku, Osaka, which is used by people living on the streets, to ask about their wishes for vaccination.

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To consider vaccination of dentists Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura in areas where doctors are in short supply

2021-04-20 11:45:00
Regarding the vaccination of the new corona virus, Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare Tamura announced that he would start considering a special case for dentists in order to secure a leader in areas where doctors and nurses are in short supply. ..

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Large-scale cyber attack on JAXA etc. Is it the instruction of the PLA?

2021-04-20 11:38:00
JAXA = Approximately 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies, were hit by a large-scale cyber attack, and it is believed that this was due to a group of hackers who were instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities. I found that it was possible. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents on the 20th, alleging that a Chinese Communist Party man who was staying in Japan contracted for a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Large-scale cyber attack on JAXA etc. Is it the instruction of the PLA?

2021-04-20 11:38:00
JAXA = Approximately 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies, were hit by a large-scale cyber attack, and it is believed that this was due to a group of hackers who were instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities. I found that it was possible. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents on the 20th, alleging that a Chinese Communist Party man who was staying in Japan contracted for a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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U.S. Travel Cancellation Recommendation Expanded to about 80% of the world's countries Japan is unknown

2021-04-20 11:33:00
The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will review travel information for the public and expand the scope of the strictest travel suspension recommendations to about 80% of the world's countries as the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread around the world. .. It is not clear whether Japan will be included in the travel suspension recommendation.

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"Prevention of spread" applied from today in 4 prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba and Aichi

2021-04-20 11:29:00
From the 20th, "priority measures such as prevention of spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, and infections such as requesting restaurants in the target area to shorten business hours to 8:00 pm Strengthen preventive measures.

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"Prevention of spread" applied from today in 4 prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba and Aichi

2021-04-20 11:29:00
From the 20th, "priority measures such as prevention of spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, and infections such as requesting restaurants in the target area to shorten business hours to 8:00 pm Strengthen preventive measures.

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Yamagata Prefecture New Corona 12 new infections confirmed 1361 in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 11:28:00
Yamagata Prefecture announced on the 20th that it was confirmed that 12 new men and women were infected with the new coronavirus. A total of 1361 people have been confirmed to be infected in the prefecture.

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Defense Minister Kishi Shows the idea of ​​strengthening defense capabilities and expanding the role in the Japan-US alliance

2021-04-20 11:09:00
In response to the joint statement of the Japan-US summit meeting held earlier, which included the determination to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities, Minister of Defense Kishi strengthened defense capabilities in all areas such as space and cyber, and Japan He expressed his intention to expand Japan's role in the US Alliance.

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White goods Home appliances High level for the first time in 24 years Is it a factor of "needing demand"?

2021-04-20 11:07:00
Last year's domestic shipments of so-called white goods such as air conditioners and refrigerators amounted to 2,614.1 billion yen, the highest level in 24 years. The main reason for this is that the so-called “needing demand” of people who spend their time at home has increased due to the influence of the new coronavirus.

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White goods Home appliances High level for the first time in 24 years Is it a factor of "needing demand"?

2021-04-20 11:07:00
Last year's domestic shipments of so-called white goods such as air conditioners and refrigerators amounted to 2,614.1 billion yen, the highest level in 24 years. The main reason for this is that the so-called “needing demand” of people who spend their time at home has increased due to the influence of the new coronavirus.

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Shimane Prefecture New Corona 1 new infection confirmed 298 people in total in the prefecture

2021-04-20 10:56:00
Shimane Prefecture announced that it was confirmed that one new person was infected with the new coronavirus in Hamada City. This brings the total number of confirmed infections in Shimane Prefecture to 298.

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4 people died in underground parking lot Remove heat and smoke detectors during work

2021-04-20 10:55:00
Carbon dioxide was released from a fire extinguishing system in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, killing four workers.There are 12 heat and smoke detectors on the ceiling, and multiple of them are working. It was found by interviewing the investigators that it had been removed because of this. On the 20th, the Metropolitan Police Department will search for related parties on suspicion of accidental fatal injury in business and investigate whether there are any problems with safety management.

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4 people died in underground parking lot Remove heat and smoke detectors during work

2021-04-20 10:55:00
Carbon dioxide was released from a fire extinguishing system in the underground parking lot of an apartment in Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, killing four workers.There are 12 heat and smoke detectors on the ceiling, and multiple of them are working. It was found by interviewing the investigators that it had been removed because of this. On the 20th, the Metropolitan Police Department will search for related parties on suspicion of accidental fatal injury in business and investigate whether there are any problems with safety management.

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Stock price drops by more than 500 yen Concerns that economic activity will be re-suppressed due to the spread of infection

2021-04-20 10:09:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average on the 20th have temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen. From the perspective that economic activity will be curtailed by the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the price is almost entirely low.

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Stock price drops by more than 500 yen Concerns that economic activity will be re-suppressed due to the spread of infection

2021-04-20 10:09:00
The Tokyo Stock Exchange and the Nikkei Stock Average on the 20th have temporarily dropped by more than 500 yen. From the perspective that economic activity will be curtailed by the spread of the new coronavirus infection, the price is almost entirely low.

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US Tesla passenger car fatal accident Some say that the driver's seat was unmanned

2021-04-20 09:15:00
In Texas, an electric car maker, Tesla's passenger car crashed into a tree beside a road, killing two men, and local police officials said no one was sitting in the driver's seat at the time of the accident. I showed my point of view. Tesla's passenger cars have the ability to automatically control the steering wheel and brakes, and the US Department of Transportation is investigating the cause of the accident in detail.

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"Prevention of spread" applied from today in 4 prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba and Aichi

2021-04-20 07:51:00
From the 20th, "priority measures such as prevention of spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, and infections such as requesting restaurants in the target area to shorten business hours to 8:00 pm Strengthen preventive measures.

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"Prevention of spread" applied from today in 4 prefectures of Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba and Aichi

2021-04-20 07:51:00
From the 20th, "priority measures such as prevention of spread" will be applied in four prefectures, Kanagawa, Saitama, Chiba, and Aichi, and infections such as requesting restaurants in the target area to shorten business hours to 8:00 pm Strengthen preventive measures.

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Successful flight of a small helicopter on Mars First NASA on a planet other than Earth

2021-04-20 07:25:00
NASA = A small helicopter onboard the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's Mars rover succeeded in a test flight on Mars on the 19th. This is the first time an aircraft has flown on a planet other than Earth, and it is expected to be applied to future exploration.

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Germany's "Green Party" elects 40-year-old female leader as prime minister candidate

2021-04-20 06:18:00
For the Bundestag elections in Germany in September, the Green Party, which advocates environmental protection, has announced that it has elected a 40-year-old female leader as the prime minister candidate to be the face of the election. The Greens are gaining support against the backdrop of growing environmental awareness, and it is said that the Greens may be the first prime minister to be born.

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Large-scale cyber attack on JAXA etc. Is it the instruction of the PLA?

2021-04-20 06:08:00
JAXA = Approximately 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies, were hit by a large-scale cyber attack, and it is believed that this was due to a group of hackers who were instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities. I found that it was possible. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents on the 20th, alleging that a Chinese Communist Party man who was staying in Japan contracted for a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Large-scale cyber attack on JAXA etc. Is it the instruction of the PLA?

2021-04-20 06:08:00
JAXA = Approximately 200 research institutes and companies in Japan, such as the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and defense-related companies, were hit by a large-scale cyber attack, and it is believed that this was due to a group of hackers who were instructed by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in an investigation by police authorities. I found that it was possible. The Metropolitan Police Department plans to send documents on the 20th, alleging that a Chinese Communist Party man who was staying in Japan contracted for a rental server used for cyber attacks under a pseudonym.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Considering a State of Emergency Request Request for leave of absence is urgently adjusted

2021-04-20 06:01:00
As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread in Tokyo, the city is considering requesting a state of emergency as early as this week. There is a view that it will be too late to determine the effects of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, so we are urgently making adjustments to see if we can take strong measures, including requests for leave of absence.

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Tokyo Metropolitan Government Considering a State of Emergency Request Request for leave of absence is urgently adjusted

2021-04-20 06:01:00
As the infection of the new coronavirus continues to spread in Tokyo, the city is considering requesting a state of emergency as early as this week. There is a view that it will be too late to determine the effects of "priority measures such as prevention of spread" within the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, so we are urgently making adjustments to see if we can take strong measures, including requests for leave of absence.

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Asbestos class proceedings at construction site Supreme Court to first decision on 17th next month

2021-04-20 05:48:00
The Supreme Court has decided to hand down a class action lawsuit in which former construction site workers are alleging health hazards from asbestos next month. This is the first time the Supreme Court has handed down a ruling and is expected to provide a unified judgment.

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Re-bottled used PET bottles Aim for 50% by 2030

2021-04-20 05:45:00
An industry group made up of soft drink manufacturers has reduced the percentage of used PET bottles recycled as bottles from the current 10% to 50% by 2030 in order to promote environmental measures such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Announced the goal to raise to.

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Vaccination Consideration to allow dentists in areas where there is a shortage of doctors

2021-04-20 05:39:00
Regarding the vaccination of the new corona virus, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to start considering the vaccination of dentists as a special case in order to secure a leader in areas where doctors and nurses are in short supply.

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Vaccination Consideration to allow dentists in areas where there is a shortage of doctors

2021-04-20 05:39:00
Regarding the vaccination of the new corona virus, the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has decided to start considering the vaccination of dentists as a special case in order to secure a leader in areas where doctors and nurses are in short supply.

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Government Osaka Prefecture's request for "state of emergency" Judgment on the status of beds

2021-04-20 05:05:00
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has expressed his intention to request the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus. The government has a policy to determine whether a third declaration is necessary by assessing the condition of the bed, etc., considering that the amendment of the Special Measures Law is to respect the situation of the bed as much as possible when requested by the governor. ..

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Government Osaka Prefecture's request for "state of emergency" Judgment on the status of beds

2021-04-20 05:05:00
Governor Yoshimura of Osaka Prefecture has expressed his intention to request the government to issue a state of emergency as a countermeasure against the new coronavirus. The government has a policy to determine whether a third declaration is necessary by assessing the condition of the bed, etc., considering that the amendment of the Special Measures Law is to respect the situation of the bed as much as possible when requested by the governor. ..

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Osaka Prefecture Emergency Declaration Request Adjusted by requesting closure of restaurants, department stores, etc.

2021-04-20 05:01:00
Osaka Prefecture has a policy of officially deciding to request the government to issue a state of emergency by holding a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 20th in response to the situation where the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection cannot be stopped. In Osaka Prefecture, in order to reduce the number of people if a declaration is issued, we are making adjustments to request closures to restaurants, department stores, theme parks, etc.

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Osaka Prefecture Emergency Declaration Request Adjusted by requesting closure of restaurants, department stores, etc.

2021-04-20 05:01:00
Osaka Prefecture has a policy of officially deciding to request the government to issue a state of emergency by holding a meeting of the countermeasures headquarters on the 20th in response to the situation where the rapid spread of the new coronavirus infection cannot be stopped. In Osaka Prefecture, in order to reduce the number of people if a declaration is issued, we are making adjustments to request closures to restaurants, department stores, theme parks, etc.

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“Children are abused and injured in the head” Half of them carry out “temporary protection” Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

2021-04-20 04:31:00
In 2019, child guidance centers nationwide responded to more than 240 cases of suspected child abuse and head injuries, and about half of them had "temporary protection" to separate them from their parents. It was found in a survey conducted by a research group of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

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Surface satellite image data Utilized for disaster and infrastructure management To establish a new company

2021-04-20 04:26:00
A new company will be established to handle everything from acquisition to analysis of surface image data taken from artificial satellites. It can be used in a wide range of fields, such as grasping the damage situation in the event of a disaster and maintaining and managing infrastructure.

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Discovery of a large new species of "centipede" that can live underwater in Okinawa First in Japan

2021-04-20 04:07:00
In the forest of Okinawa, a large new species of centipede that can live not only on land but also in water was found and named Ryujin Scolopendridae. This is the first time in Japan that a centipede that can live in water has been found.

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Discovery of a large new species of "centipede" that can live underwater in Okinawa First in Japan

2021-04-20 04:07:00
In the forest of Okinawa, a large new species of centipede that can live not only on land but also in water was found and named Ryujin Scolopendridae. This is the first time in Japan that a centipede that can live in water has been found.

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