A group of researchers in west Japan has created masks that glow if they contain trace amounts of coronavirus when exposed to UV light. The coronavirus is detected using antibodies derived from the eggs of ostriches.Yasuhiro Tsukamoto, the current acting president for the individual researchers involved in this project, has high hopes for the mask. He believes that the masks … [Read more...] about Japanese Researchers Are Developing Masks That Glow Under UV After Catching Coronavirus
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Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism
The Japanese government has reversed its decision to completely halt the booking of flights for inbound passengers until later this month after concerns that the move against the Omicron is excessive.Premier Secretary Fumio Kishida admitted the transport minister's announcement earlier in the day was due to confusion. He also told reporters that he had instructed staff to … [Read more...] about Japan Retracts Its Statement To Ban Reservation Of Inbound Flights After Harsh Criticism
Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case
Japan has confirmed the first infection from the new Omicron coronavirus variant. A source from the government confirmed it on Tuesday in less than a week since the identification in South Africa.According to the governmental source, a man in his 30s was found to have the highly mutated strain following his arrival via Namibia in the Narita airport close to Tokyo on … [Read more...] about Japan Registers Its First Omicron Variant Infection Case