TOKYO| The first U.S. athlete expected to compete in the Tokyo Summer Olympics has tested positive for the coronavirus while in Japan. Beach volleyball player Taylor Crabb will be replaced on the top U.S. men's team by Tri Bourne, who will now play with Jake Gibb this weekend. "After taking every precaution, getting vaccinated and following protocols, I have tested … [Read more...] about 1st U.S. Athlete Set To Compete In Olympics Tests Positive For Coronavirus In Japan
Archives for July 2021
WHO chief warns that the world is going into the ‘early stages of another wave’
The world is in the early stages of another wave of Covid-19 infections and death, World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Wednesday. Speaking to International Olympic Committee members in Tokyo, Tedros said the global failure to share vaccines, tests and treatments is fueling a “two-track pandemic.” Countries that have adequate resources … [Read more...] about WHO chief warns that the world is going into the ‘early stages of another wave’
Japan becomes first country to approve Ronapreve COVID-19 treatment
JAPAN| Roche, a Swiss pharmaceutical giant, announced Tuesday that Japan was the first country to approve Ronapreve's anti-COVID-19 treatment. Phase 3 trials showed that the antibody cocktail significantly reduced the risk that mild and moderate COVID-19 patients would become seriously ill, resulting in hospitalizations or even death. Roche stated that Ronapreve was … [Read more...] about Japan becomes first country to approve Ronapreve COVID-19 treatment
Tokyo Olympic ceremony director fired over Holocaust jokes
TOKYO| The Tokyo Olympic organizing committee on Thursday fired a director of the creative team behind the games' opening and closing ceremonies for joking in the past about the Holocaust, the decision coming just a day before the start of the global sporting event. The dismissal of former comedian Kentaro Kobayashi is the latest in a series of embarrassments for the … [Read more...] about Tokyo Olympic ceremony director fired over Holocaust jokes
Japanese Artist Brings Stones To Life By Turning Them Into Tiny Animals
JAPAN| “I want to paint the life, the living spirit of the being that I feel is inside them.” This is the motto of the Japanese artist Akie Nakata, who has dedicated herself to transforming simple stones into true artworks that become too realistic, and even, are confused with reality at first sight.“For me, stones are not just simple materials or canvases to paint on. … [Read more...] about Japanese Artist Brings Stones To Life By Turning Them Into Tiny Animals