Coronavirus outbreak latest: Jan. 19, 2021
(WorldNews Japan)

Here are the latest updates from Japan and beyond on the coronavirus outbreak: People wearing face masks exercise at a park in Beijing on Jan. 14, 2021. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo As of 11 p.m., Monday, Jan. 18 Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said Monday Taro Kono, Japan`s administrative reform minister, will lead coronavirus vaccination efforts. Tokyo confirmed on Monday its latest daily tally of 1,204 new coronavirus cases, the metropolitan government said, as the capital enters the 11th day of its second state of emergency. The Imperial Household Agency said Monday it has canceled a public birthday event for Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace for the second year in a row to prevent the spread of...