Japan COVID-19 vaccine chief warns of slower pace of shots
Taro Kono said supply of the vaccine "will be very limited until April," and that the government "will start (vaccinations of older people) little by little and expand it slowly."
Tokyo confirms 272 new COVID-19 cases
Of the people newly found positive, 54 are in their 30s, 53 in their 20s and 47 in their 40s.
Japan warns against use of unauthorized COVID-19 drugs
An increasing number of people in Japan are taking imported COVID-19 drugs that are not authorized for use in the country, prompting concern from public health officials.
Suga faces flak over decision not to live in PM's official residence
Prime minister sticks to his guns despite criticism that this could make him slow to respond crises.
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