Japan

The country’s hospital system is buckling amid warnings Covid-19 cases could skyrocket.

The new dates are exactly a year after those originally planned for 2020 in order to minimalise disruption to the sporting calendar.

Steve Scott Sports Editor

In a statement following another emergency Executive Board meeting the IOC recognised the scale of the problem ahead.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he has asked schools to remain closed until spring holidays begin in late March.

Britons evacuated from the coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess cruise ship have arrived at Arrowe Park Hospital on the Wirral.

Dozens of British nationals have been on board the Diamond Princess.

The department has faced pressure to fly home the 74 Britons on the Diamond Princess.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship has been docked in the port of Yokohama while authorities struggle to contain the outbreak.

Japan finds 41 more cases on a quarantined cruise ship.

The couple will be confined to their cabin for 14 days.