Virus strains unlikely to cause major outbreak: Experts
The domestic emergence of the two strains has drawn attention because they have spread rapidly in a number of countries in recent months.
The domestic emergence of the two strains has drawn attention because they have spread rapidly in a number of countries in recent months.
As reasons for not publicly listing long Covid sufferers, some said it would put stress on the particular institutions.
"While the healthcare system was stretched, it did not break", experts have said.
The current fund is higher than the allocation for past years, and would also be used to respond to animal disease emergencies through early detection and reliable laboratory…
People can contract the virus through direct contact with blood and excretion of those infected, as well as through virus-contaminated surfaces.
Out of the 83,150 fatalities reported, about 92 percent were caused by a combination of the Covid-19 disease and other preexisting illnesses.
Experts warn that farmers must view the disease as a serious risk all year, instead of focusing prevention efforts during spring migration seasons.
Though Japan has a high vaccination rate, relatively few people have acquired immunity through infection.
Figures have been on the decline for 8 consecutive weeks, meaning there has not been a rebound in the number of "Monday cases" throughout the winter .
The government will closely monitor and assess the pandemic situation, and seek advice from experts, the Secretary for Education said.