19 Jul 2020 | 03:21 PM UTC
Japan: Over 25,000 COVID-19 cases reported as of July 19 /update 33
Authorities confirm over 25,000 COVID-19 cases reported as of July 19; follow government directives
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14 Sep 05:14 AM UTC —
Japan: Over 75,000 COVID-19 cases reported as of September 12 /update 37
16 Aug 04:13 PM UTC —
Japan: State of emergency extended in Okinawa through August 29 /update 36
06 Aug 08:04 AM UTC —
Japan: State of emergency declared in Aichi province as of August 6 /update 35
02 Aug 03:56 PM UTC —
Japan: State of emergency declared in Okinawa region due to COVID-19 /update 34
15 Jul 12:53 PM UTC —
Japan: Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to highest level July 15 /update 32
02 Jul 04:34 AM UTC —
Japan: Authorities add multiple countries to entry ban on July 1 /update 31
19 Jun 08:23 AM UTC —
Japan: Authorities lift domestic travel restrictions June 19 /update 30
03 Jun 03:17 AM UTC —
Japan: Authorities issue stay at home warning for Tokyo citizens June 2 /update 29
26 May 05:25 PM UTC —
Japan: Government expands entry ban to 11 more countries from May 27 /update 28
25 May 05:03 AM UTC —
Japan: All remaining states of emergency lifted May 25 /update 27
21 May 01:36 PM UTC —
Japan: Government lifts state of emergency in multiple Kansai prefectures May 21 /update 26
14 May 05:51 PM UTC —
Japan: Government lifts state of emergency in majority of prefectures May 14 /update 25
05 May 01:29 PM UTC —
Japan: Businesses in Tokyo to remain closed until May 31 due to COVID-19 /update 24
04 May 11:42 AM UTC —
Japan: Prime Minister extends state of emergency until May 31 /update 23
27 Apr 12:19 PM UTC —
Japan: Entry restrictions extended to additional 14 countries April 27 /update 22
18 Apr 05:10 PM UTC —
Japan: Over 10,000 COVID-19 cases confirmed as of April 18 /update 21
16 Apr 05:03 PM UTC —
Japan: Authorities announce nationwide state of emergency through May 6 /update 20
15 Apr 12:38 PM UTC —
Japan: Japan Airlines reduces May flights amid government calls for citizens to limit movements April 15 /update 19
09 Apr 05:42 AM UTC —
Japan: State of emergency declared in Aichi prefecture from April 10 /update 18
07 Apr 02:54 PM UTC —
Japan: Prime Minister declares state of emergency for seven prefectures April 7 - May 6 /update 17
01 Apr 02:02 AM UTC —
Japan: Entry restrictions extended to 49 more countries March 31 /update 16
26 Mar 11:54 AM UTC —
Japan: Stay-at-home policy implemented in Tokyo effective March 26 /update 15
25 Mar 03:39 AM UTC —
Japan: Entry restrictions expanded to 18 European countries March 24 /update 14
23 Mar 04:56 PM UTC —
Japan: New quarantine measures implemented for travelers from the US March 26 /update 13
19 Mar 03:37 AM UTC —
Japan: New self-quarantine measures implemented March 18 /update 12
10 Mar 07:59 AM UTC —
Japan: Entry restrictions for travelers from China, South Korea, and Iran March 9 /update 11
29 Feb 07:53 AM UTC —
Japan: Hokkaido prefecture declares state of emergency due to COVID-19 February 28 /update 10
28 Feb 01:58 AM UTC —
Japan: Number of coronavirus cases continue to rise nationwide February 28 /update 9
26 Feb 12:46 PM UTC —
Japan: Authorities announce new measures to contain COVID-19 spread February 25 /update 8
20 Feb 06:58 AM UTC —
Japan: Fatalities confirmed among cruise ship passengers February 20 /update 7
19 Feb 05:01 AM UTC —
Japan: Passengers being to leave quarantined cruise ship February 19 /update 6
15 Feb 05:02 AM UTC —
Japan: First coronavirus-related fatality confirmed February 14 /update 5
12 Feb 02:18 AM UTC —
Japan: Health officials confirm 174 cases of novel coronavirus on cruise ship February 12 /update 4
07 Feb 09:04 PM UTC —
Japan: All Nippon Airways suspends flights between Osaka and Hong Kong February 17 – March 28 /update 3
05 Feb 11:03 AM UTC —
Japan: Government denies entry to Hubei province residents and recent visitors due to 2019-nCoV February 1 /update 2
25 Jan 04:03 PM UTC —
Japan: Officials confirm third case of 2019-nCoV January 25 /update 1
16 Jan 10:53 AM UTC —
Japan: One confirmed case of viral pneumonia January 16
Event
As of Sunday, July 19, Japanese authorities have recorded over 25,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), with the current total at 25,274 cases and 986 associated fatalities.
Additionally, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government announced on Wednesday, July 15, that the city has raised its alert level to "red" the highest level in a four-tier system, following a rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the city. No additional restrictions have yet been put in place following the move to the red alert.
Further spread of the virus is expected in the near term.
Context
The first case of COVID-19 was reported on December 31 and the source of the outbreak has been linked to a wet market in Wuhan (Hubei province, China). Human-to-human and patient-to-medical staff transmission of the virus have been confirmed. Many of the associated fatalities have been due to pneumonia caused by the virus. Cases of the virus have been confirmed in numerous countries and territories worldwide. Virus-screening and quarantining measures are being implemented at airports worldwide, as well as extensive travel restrictions. On March 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the global outbreak a pandemic.
Pneumonia symptoms include dry cough, chest pain, fever, and trouble breathing. Pneumonia can be contagious and can be transmitted from human to human. The influenza virus, or the flu, is a common cause of viral pneumonia.
Advice
Measures adopted by local authorities evolve quickly and are usually effective immediately. Depending on the evolution of the outbreak in other countries, authorities are likely to modify, at very short notice, the list of countries whose travelers are subject to border control measures or entry restrictions upon their arrival to the territory in question. It is advised to postpone nonessential travel due to the risk that travelers may be refused entry or be subject to quarantine upon their arrival or during their stay.
To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, travelers are advised to abide by the following measures:
- Frequently clean hands by applying an alcohol-based hand rub or washing with soap and water.
- When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue; if used, throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands.
- If experiencing a fever, cough, difficulty breathing, or any other symptoms suggestive of respiratory illness, including pneumonia, call emergency services before going to the doctor or hospital to prevent the potential spread of the disease.
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