TOKYO – The Japanese government has approved an antigen test kit that can detect new coronavirus infections quickly.

TOKYO – The Japanese government will announce Thursday its decision on whether to lift a state of emergency in most Japanese prefectures over the new coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

MANILA – The Philippines will allow incoming international flights at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) “on assigned days” beginning Monday, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said in a notice to airmen (NOTAM) on Saturday.

TOKYO – The Japanese government began Thursday delivering antiviral drug Avigan to Estonia through the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS).