The most recent data published by the Ministry of Health shows that there have been 2087 deaths from Covid-19 since the beginning of the outbreak.

These statistics show that suicide incidents, which have been declining for many years, have risen steadily recently, hitting their highest level since May 2015.

Japan is among the few advanced economies to publish suicide information on a timely basis. Sadly, Japan is the nation with the greatest number of suicide incidents in the Western Pacific following South Korea (26.9 per 100,000). The world average is 10.6 per 100,000.

Suicide incidents in Japan are related to a variety of causes. These causes include long hours of service, school stress, social alienation, and stigma. Records of suicide incidents have been maintained in the country since 1978.

Suicides of Women Increasing

Based on these results, there was a decline in suicide cases over the 10 years leading up to 2019. Last year actually, the number of suicide incidents decreased to 20,000. However, it is believed that the corona-virus outbreak has triggered this pattern and that this spike is primarily affecting women.

Men form the bulk of people who have committed suicide in Japan. However, the percentage of women taking their own lives is rising.

Is Covid-19 the only variable to blame?

Japan was one of a few countries that quickly controlled and limited corona-virus cases. As a result, they now have less stringent quarantine requirements relative to many European countries and America.

In other words, the root causes of suicide in Japan may be interpreted as deeper problems – unrelated to COVID-19.

According to CNN’s article, Associate Professor Michiko Ueda of Waseda University in Tokyo, “We have not even been locked down and the effect of Covid-19 has been very minimal compared to other countries.”

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Soon after being declared as a “Corona-free country,” New Zealand began reporting one case of the virus after another.

In the UK, Health experts have warned their government that a second wave appears imminent. With this in mind, many other countries are preparing themselves to battle another wave of COVID-19.

Experts cite the lack of implementation of safety protocols, lifting lock-down restrictions too far, and irresponsible behavior of individuals as leading to this situation.

“The evidence is the vast majority of people are still susceptible. In essence, if we lift all measures, we’re back to where we were in February,” said Dr. Mike Tildesley of the University of Warwick. Dr. Tildesley specializes in mathematical modelling of the spread of infectious diseases.

Pakistan is also one of the countries that are continuously reporting new corona cases across the globe. At the time of writing, more than 9 people died due to corona-virus in the previous 24 hours, pushing a total death toll to 6,162.

Beijing also reported a new outbreak of corona cases after thinking the pandemic was near an end in the area. In the middle-east, Iran is one of the most recent countries to announce expectations of a second wave of Corona-virus.

Corona-virus is often compared with the Spanish flu from history. That flu also had a resurgence, and the second wave of it was even more terrifying. Remembering that history, health experts are concerned about the impact of the next wave.

As governments prepare to battle the ‘second wave’ of COVID-19, the focus is complex. It is centered around controlling the spread, while minimizing disruption of daily activities.

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A Covid-19 test is part of the standard screening process that is carried out on anyone who is to come in contact with President Trump. Governor DeWine and the State’s lieutenant governor, Jon Husted were tested for the virus, DeWine tested positive but Mr. Jon tested negative to the virus.

Governor DeWine was supposed to meet the President at the tarmac of the Burke Lakefront Airport in Cleveland. After testing positive, he went back to Columbus where he and his wife Fran will remain.

Despite the positive result, he is currently showing no symptoms of the virus.

Governor DeWine also made an official statement saying, “As part of the standard protocol to greet President Trump on the tarmac in Cleveland, I took a COVID test. I tested positive. I have no symptoms at this time. I’m following protocol and will quarantine at home for the next 14 days.”

According to a statement released by the White House deputy press secretary Judd Deere, “The president wishes Gov. DeWine a speedy and full recovery and commends the job he’s doing for the great state of Ohio.”

The 73-year-old Governor who is the latest politician to test positive for the virus has always been a strong voice in the fight against the Corona-virus. He once won praises from health practitioners and even rebukes from his critics. As part of his measures to slow down the virus, the Buckeye state was one of the first to close all schools in accordance with the pandemic regulations.

“We know how hard he’s been working to keep Ohioans safe, and this is just one more reminder that this virus can impact everyone,” the Ohio Democratic Party chairman said in a statement. According to the state department of health, Ohio had 91,171 confirmed COVID-19 cases, and is seeing about 1,200 cases a day.

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Analysis of the groupings found 168 cases of COVID-19 have been associated with the clusters – nine of which have had five or more cases with them.

In the past seven days, five clusters have been identified. Within these, 35 cases of coronavirus were confirmed, with 239 close contacts.

The study was undertaken using the country’s new contact tracing app, between the period that the polit ended and the full test and trace system.

The tracing app ‘STOP NI’ has over 170,000 downloads since it went live last week and is the first in the world to share date between borders.

Dr Gerry Waldron, Head of Health Protection at the PHA, said the analysis showed that the clusters are both associated with the workplace and the community.

He said: “Clusters are managed through the contact tracing programme, and where we need to advise or inform the public of any increased risk to public health we will do so in a timely manner.

 “Our analysis of clusters to date has shown that they have been associated with both workplaces and in the community, such as domestic gatherings and in hospitality and sporting settings.

“Clusters are managed through the contact tracing programme, and where we need to advise or inform the public of any increased risk to public health we will do so in a timely manner. “Maintain social distancing, wash your hands regularly, and get tested if you display any symptoms of coronavirus.”

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For quite a while the players association (union) was fighting against the owners of the teams for reasons such as players’ salaries and length of the season. Finally, the two sides appear to have come to an agreement.

While MLB will finally get started with the 2020 season, because of the spread of the corona-virus, this year’s baseball season will have some dramatic changes.

Normally the MLB has a 162-game regular season with two separate leagues or conferences, the National league and the American league. For the most part, teams within these leagues would play each other and rarely play someone from the opposite league.

Instead of 162 games, the 2020 season will consist of only 60.

The National league forces their pitchers to bat in the lineup, while the American league allows for designated hitters or an extra positional player to hit in place of the pitcher – a rule difference that had been under the microscope to see what would be best for the future of the league based on what the fans find to be more entertaining. Now, in this shortened season, there will be a universal designated hitter for all teams regardless of league.

There will be no spring training warm up, or extra practice and games prior to the start of the regular season this year.

Finally, to maintain social-distancing recommendations, players will sit apart from each other in the stands with no fans in attendance of course.

While it is exciting to see baseball return to the televisions of America, for many fans it may not feel like true baseball they have come to know and love.

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