Japan tops global COVID chart, dimming reopening hopes
Biggest wave of infections yet putting pressure on health care system
TOKYO -- Japan now has the most daily COVID cases of any other nation, a dubious distinction that is casting a shadow over hopes the country will relax its strict border controls.
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JR Kyushu to suspend 120 train services due to staff virus cases
Kyushu Railway Co., which serves the southwestern Japan region, said Monday it will temporarily suspend 120 limited express train services due to staff shortages caused by the spread of coronavirus infections among onboard crew.
From Wednesday through Aug. 5, a total of 100 Sonic limited express trains running from Hakata to Oita stations, and 20 Kamome trains that run from Hakata to Nagasaki will be suspended, the operator said.