“130,000 Deaths and 7 Million Infected in Japan Due to COVID-19”

In Japan, the coronavirus pandemic has resulted in the death of over 130,000 individuals, with more than 70 million people infected. Since its emergence in 2019 and following the havoc caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2022, the number of deaths due to COVID-19 has surpassed 130,000. The government’s official data indicates a decreasing trend in the number of deaths caused by COVID-19 compared to the fear-inducing initial stages of the pandemic. However, the number of lives lost to COVID-19 remains higher than those lost to other common flu infections, highlighting the severity of the situation.

Japan has classified COVID-19 infections as similar to the flu virus since 2023, opening up restrictions and making regular infection statistics public. The country has been categorizing COVID-19 as a regular flu-like virus since May 2023. Despite efforts to control the declining population growth, Japan has observed a further decline in birth rates post the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with an increase in mental health issues and incidents of suicide, signaling a shift in the country’s economic landscape.

The continuous decline in the value of the yen and rising costs have posed challenges, as the Japanese population struggles to cope with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the relief of being free from the COVID-19 pandemic, Japanese citizens are facing the brunt of inflation and economic challenges due to the unprecedented impact of the pandemic.

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Author: MAYA | HARUTO
Posted at: January 15, 2025 8:00 am