Tourist spots welcome visitors as quasi-emergency measures end in 13 prefectures

Mar 7,2022
Coronavirus quasi-emergency measures were lifted in 13 of 31 Japanese prefectures on Sunday. Tourism businesses in these areas are hoping to see more visitors, but they remain cautious.
Singapore reports 13,158 new COVID-19 cases
Mar 07
Singapore reported 13,158 new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total tally to 832,821.
Malaysia reports 27,435 new COVID-19 infections, 55 more deaths
Mar 07
Malaysia reported 27,435 new COVID-19 infections as of midnight Sunday, bringing the total tally to 3,622,607, according to the health ministry.
Tokyo Marathon returns with anti-virus measures
Mar 07
The Tokyo Marathon has been held after a two-year hiatus with measures to prevent coronavirus infections in place.
Macron to run for second term
Mar 04
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will run for the country's presidential election slated for April.
S.Korea reports record high of 266,853 daily COVID-19 cases
Mar 04
South Korea reported a record daily high of 266,853 new COVID-19 cases as of midnight Thursday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 3,958,326, the health authorities said Friday.
Fatalities increase by 2 from 5 in double crash in southeastern Romania
Mar 04
Seven bodies were found in a crashed helicopter in Romania while searching for a fighter jet, bringing the double-crash death toll by two more than previously announced.