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Learn Japanese from the News
Season 1 · Episode 16
Japan Compiles Measures for Potential Dual Outbreak of COVID and Flu
0.010mOctober 31, 2022
Join us as we listen to a story in simplified Japanese about measures the health ministry has compiled to prevent fever clinics from being overwhelmed this winter amid growing concerns of a dual outbreak of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza. We also talk about visiting a doctor in Japan as an international resident or traveler, and go over useful Japanese terms for communicating your symptoms and concerns.
Episodes
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- Episode 2People in Japan Donate 4 Billion Yen to Ukraine through Embassy
- Episode 3Sightseeing Route Reopens in Owakudani Hakone
- Episode 4Researchers Develop Plastic That Decomposes After Use
- Episode 5International Organization Formed to Fight Manga, Anime Piracy Sites
- Episode 6Frequent “Anomalous” Rainfall in Japan Caused by Rising Temperatures
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- Episode 8Japan Tops Ranking of Tourism Destinations for First Time
- Episode 9More Convenience Stores Offering Prescription Medication Pickup Service
- Episode 10How to Prevent Heatstroke and Save Electricity on Air Conditioning
- Episode 11“Don't Drink and Drive” Applies to Electric Scooters
- Episode 12Japan Aims to Restore International Student Numbers to Pre-Pandemic Level
- Episode 13New Services Bring Overgrown Produce to Market
- Episode 14Earthquake Drill for International Residents Conducted in Plain Japanese
- Episode 15Number of People Aged 100 and Over in Japan Tops 90,000 for First Time
- Episode 16Japan Compiles Measures for Potential Dual Outbreak of COVID and Flu
- Episode 17Studies Underway to Reduce Salt While Maintaining Flavor
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- Episode 19Using Cameras to Detect Human Presence and Eliminate Accidents at Railway Crossings
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