Japanese comedian creates a 30-second countermeasure that can help you, and your community, stay safe from the coronavirus.
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People in Japan are turning to the mysterious Amabie to help us through the coronavirus pandemic.
Maybe the measures people are taking to prevent the spread of Coronavirus are helping protect against the flu, too!
Shut-down goes into effect almost immediately, follows previous request for people with cold-like symptoms to refrain from visiting the parks.
As Japan suffers through nationwide mask shortage, people in one of its biggest cities are offered some for free.
Visitors to Kyoto have plummeted, prompting a new series of ads showing sites like the Arashiyama bamboo forest totally devoid of people.
Tokyo police’s tip is quick and easy, but may or may not provide any real protection against the virus.
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