Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: What's New

What's New 2021

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Apr 2021
Apr 6	Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey February 2021 (English)(Japanese) Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey January 2021 (English)(Japanese)

Mar 2021
Mar 30	Employment referrals for general workers February 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Mar 24	Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on December 2020) (Japanese)
Mar 17	Summary Report of Survey on Labour Economy Trend, Feb 2021 (Japanese)
Mar 15	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Six asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) We are asking cooperation in the Survey on Labour Economy Trend ( May 2021) (Japanese) Alert for dangerous drugs containing "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)" (Japanese) The announcement of successful applicants of the 23rd National Certified Psychiatric Social Worker Examination (Japanese) We start accepting applications for the 5th Infrastructure Maintenance Award. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.15, 2021) (Japanese) Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (December 2020) (Japanese) Four new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"～A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated～(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 14, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 14	Five asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.14, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 13, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 13	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.13, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 12, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 12	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.12, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 11, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 11	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) The 3rd meeting discuss how to evacuate the elderly at nursing homes during disasters based on the experience from torrential rains in July 2020 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.11, 2021)(Japanese) A report of the 1st Meeting on Model Lessons on Social Security Education (Japanese) Three asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Spring Exhibition to be held starting on March 16th at the Shokenikan (Historical Materials Hall for the Wounded and Sick Retired Soldiers, etc.) (Japanese) Special Exhibition to be held starting on March 13th at the Showa-Kan (National Showa Memorial Museum) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 10, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 10	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) The 1st Meeting on Model Lessons on Social Security Education to be held online (Japanese) The 5th expert committee meeting on prenatal testing including NIPT to be held (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,226th announcement) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.10, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 9, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 9	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 9, 2021) (Japanese) Screening on new strains of coronavirus (Preliminary Data) (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) The Symposium on Hansen's Disease Issue (The Human Rights Forum 2021) will be held online on Mar. 27. (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 8, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Data on the Monthly Labour Survey released since Mar. 1, 2021) (Mar. 9, 2021) (Japanese) Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey January 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Mar 8	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 8, 2021) (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Recipients have been selected for the second award for organizations and businesses promoting a campaign informing people of things they should know when receiving health care services. (Japanese) The MHLW and Ritsumeikan University have concluded a partnership agreement aimed at providing assistance to international students looking for a job. (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 7, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 7	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 7, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 6, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 6	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 5, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 5	The first case reported as anaphylaxis after COVID-19 vaccination. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Deviations from Standard Operating Procedures by a researcher at Japan Bioassay Research Center (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Oct. 2020 (Japanese) The MHLW is stepping up efforts to encourage people to spread their feelings and thoughts of appreciation (Japanese) Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Nov. 2020 (Japanese) Publication of documents related to Japanese internees provided by the Russian and other governments (Additionally identified persons, etc. are posted) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 4, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 4	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) The 2nd unofficial announcement of subsidies for improvement of facilities including improvement of space for community long-term care and welfare in FY2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 3, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Mar 3	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Awards will be bestowed on individuals and organizations for contribution to emergency medical care and obstetric care in a ceremony to be held at the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare. (Japanese) Results of the Survey on Public Health Nurses' Activity in FY2020 (Japanese) The National Summit of Housing Assistance in FY2020 to be held online (Japanese) Report on measures to support independence of single mothers and single fathers in FY 2019 (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,225th announcement) (Japanese) Three asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 3, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 2, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Dec. 2020 (Japanese) Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Monthly Definitive Data in FY 2019) (Japanese) Meeting record from the 3rd meeting to discuss the utilization of the Social Security and Tax Number System for the management of qualifications regarding social security (Japanese)
Mar 2	Storage temperatures for COVID-19 vaccine that have deviated from a required rang (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) The first case of death has been reported after COVID-19 vaccination. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar. 2, 2021) (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) The MHLW will be promoting the 2021 "STOP Heatstroke Cool Work" campaign ～ (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Mar. 1, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Monthly Report on Employment Insurance Services (Japanese) Employment referrals for general workers January 2021 (English)(Japanese)
Mar 1	Storage temperatures for COVID-19 vaccine that have deviated from a required range (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Mar.1, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) New content added to the portal site "Improvement in Working Hours Rules for Truck Drivers" (Japanese) Publication of Survey Result: Report on Regional Public Health Services and Health Promotion Services (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 28, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)

Feb 2021
Feb 28	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 28, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 27, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 27	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 27, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 26, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 26	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) The 41st Expert Committee on Dock Work, the Fundamental Issues Subcommittee on Employment measures, Sectorial Committee on Employment security, Labor Policy Council to be held (paperless) (Japanese) Licenses of supervising organizations in technical intern training are revoked. (Japanese) Special website for the "Women's Health Week" to be released to the public (Japanese) Actions to be taken during the Month for Suicide Prevention in FY 2020 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 26, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance (Provisional) (Dec. 2020) (Japanese) Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Oct. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 25, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Support fund and allowance for non-regular workers due to the leave forced to be taken under the COVID-19 outbreak (Japanese)
Feb 25	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) HER-SYS：Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 25, 2021) (Japanese) The 6th unofficial notification of appropriation of Subsidies for Improvement of Day-Care Centers in FY2020 (Japanese) License for worker dispatching and fee-charging employment placement undertakings is revoked. (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) The 7th meeting on promotion of environmental improvement on clinical development to be held (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 24, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 24	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on November 2020) (Japanese) Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Dec. 2020 (Japanese) Remains of a Japanese detainee in the Southwest Atoll, Gilbert Islands, Republic of Kiribati has been confirmed and will be returned to a bereaved family (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,224th announcement) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 24, 2021) (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 23, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey 2020 (Japanese) Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey December 2020 (English)(Japanese)
Feb 23	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 23, 2021) (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 22, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 22	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 22, 2021) (Japanese) Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Dec. 2020 (Japanese) The status of occurrence of industrial injuries in 2021 (Feb. 2021) (Japanese) Seven schemes are selected as "Good Initiatives Coming Out of Regions "for FY2020. (Japanese) The 31st National Skills Grand Prix is closed. (Japanese) An informal meeting on food risk communication on "Think Together about Radioactive Materials in Foods" to be held (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 21, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 21	One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 21, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 20, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 20	Reports of suspected adverse events following immunization (AEFI) after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 20, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb.19, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 19	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,223rd announcement) (Japanese) Public opinion solicitation regarding　Basic Guidelines for the Management of Health and other personal data by Private-sector PHR Business Operators (draft) (Japanese) Efforts for the sustainable beverage transportation in the trucking industry (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 19, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb.18, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 18	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) The corrected version (1.2.2) of contact-confirming application COCOA has been released. (Japanese) Charges on violation of the Worker Dispatch Law (Japanese) The MHLW plans to investigate the causes of the flaw in the contact-confirming application COCOA and discuss preventive measures (Japanese) Voluntary recall of a medical device (Class I) (Japanese) Quarantine officials tested positive for COVID-19 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 18, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb.17, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Decision on winners of the 3rd Japan Open Innovation Prize. (Japanese) Report on Public Health Administration and Servicies FY2019 (English)
Feb17	Implementation of COVID-19 vaccination(Japanese) The 2nd unofficial announcement of the funds for securing comprehensive medical and long-term care in local communities (for medical care) in FY2020 (Japanese) Survey on National Health Insurance (Japanese) Four asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 17, 2021) (Japanese) Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Sep. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb.16, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 16	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 16, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) A campaign video promoting the "Healthy Parents and Children 21 (phase 2)" is released.(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb.15, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Information on the earthquake that occurred off the coast of Fukushima prefecture on Feb. 13, 2021. (Japanese)
Feb 15	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 15, 2021) (Japanese) Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (November 2020) (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 14, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 14	Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 14, 2021) (Japanese) Exceptional approval of the COVID-19 vaccine under the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products Including Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 13, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 13	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 13, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 12, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 12	New employment and training packages (Japanese) Payments of the support fund and allowance for the leave to non-regular workers at major companies (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 12, 2021)(Japanese) Overview on the 2019 General Survey on Diversified Types of Employment(Japanese) Given the extension of the state of emergency, the MHLW has called on business associations to step up efforts to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace and carefully monitor health conditions of workers.(Japanese) Application period for the relending of comprehensive support funds (Japanese) Licenses of suprvising organizations in technical intern training are revoked. (Japanese) Orders issued to business operators for improvement of worker dispatching undertakings (Japanese) Announcement of successful applicants for the Third Certified Public Psychologist Examination conducted on December 20, 2020 (Japanese) Four asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 11, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 11	Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 11, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 10, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 10	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) HER-SYS：Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Orders issued to a business operator for the improvement of worker dispatching undertakings (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,222nd announcement) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 10, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 9, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 9	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) The unofficial announcement of subsidies for reorganization of healthcare system functions in FY 2020 (Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) A pharmaceutical company in violation of the Act on Securing Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Products iIncluding Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices is given administrative disposition (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 9, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 8, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 8	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Employee selection date for high school students graduating in March 2022 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 8, 2021)(Japanese) One asymptomatic case has been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Setting up the MHLW COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 7, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey 2020 (Japanese) Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey December 2020 (English)(Japanese)
Feb 7	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 7, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 6, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 6	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 6, 2021)(Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 5, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 5	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 5, 2021)(Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Oct. 2020 (Japanese) Implementation of DNA tests of remains of Japanese war dead that have no documents to identify them. (Japanese) The 31st National Skills Grand Prix to be held without a live audience(Japanese) Publication of documents related to Japanese internees provided by the Russian and other governments (Posting of additionally identified persons, etc.)(Japanese) Set up a new subsidy program for companies trying to ensure stable employment for their workers(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 4, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Payments of the support fund and allowance for the leave to non-regular workers at major companies and easing requirements for employment adjustment grants (Japanese)
Feb 4	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 4, 2021) (Japanese) Recipient companies of the "Good Career Company Awards 2020" are decided. (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 3, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 3	Flaw in the contract confirming application COCOA for devices using the Android operating system (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Sep. 2020(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 3, 2021)(Japanese) Summary Report of the Survey on Employment Trends in the first half of 2020(Japanese) Announcement of designated courses on general educational training (designated on April 1, 2021) (Japanese) Announcement of designated courses on professional and practical educational training (designated on April 1, 2021) (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,221st announcement) (Japanese) Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Nov. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 2, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Feb 2	Relending of comprehensive support funds (Japanese) Two asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 2, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Feb. 1, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Status Report on Long-term Care Insurance (Provisional) (Nov. 2020) (Japanese)
Feb 1	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Feb. 1, 2021) (Japanese) Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Aug. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 31, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)

Jan 2021
Jan 31	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 31, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 30, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 30	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Asymptomatic COVID-19 cases have been reported (at airport and seaport quarantine stations).(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 30, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 29, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 29	G-MIS：Gathering Medical Information System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Recall of asbestos-containing products(Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Four asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 29, 2021) (Japanese) Revocation of license of Supervising Organizations and accreditation of Technical Intern Training Plans (Japanese) Status of reporting on the employment of foreign workers by employers (October 2020)(Japanese) Looking for medical institutions and pharmacies willing to conduct a test operation of Online Confirmation System for Health Insurance Qualification . (Japanese) Report on Social Welfare Administration and Services (Preliminary Data), Sep. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 28, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Employment referrals for general workers December 2020 (English)(Japanese)
Jan 28	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 28, 2021) (Japanese) Symposium on a Regional Inclusive Society in FY2020 to be held (Japanese) Basic Survey on Wage Structure (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 27, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Anti-COVID-19 response at facilities providing services for people with disabilities (Japanese)
Jan 27	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 27, 2021)(Japanese) Monthly report of Statistics of Long-term Care Benefit Expeditures(Cases assessed on October 2020) (Japanese) Reports of the Subcommittee on Employment Insurance, Sectorial Committee on Employment security, Labor Policy Council (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,220th announcement) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 26, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 26	HER-SYS：Health Center Real-time information-sharing System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Three asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 26, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 25, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Final Report of Monthly Labour Survey November 2020 (English)(Japanese)
Jan 25	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting.(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 25, 2021) (Japanese) Four asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) Dynamic Survey of Medical Institutions (Preliminary data), Nov. 2020(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 24, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 24	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 24, 2021) (Japanese) Three asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 23, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 23	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 23, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 22, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 22	Extension of the special measures for employment adjustment grants (Japanese) G-MIS：Gathering Medical Information System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 22, 2021)(Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations) (Japanese) Slogan for the "Child Welfare Week" has been chosen for FY2021. (Japanese) Watch out for fire when using domiciliary oxygen therapy (Japanese) Four new psychoactive substances are designated as "Shitei Yakubutsu (Designated Substances)"～A ministerial order for establishing the designated substances, etc., is promulgated～ (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 21, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments(Japanese)
Jan 21	The MHLW has selected regions taking a priority for assistance aimed at community healthcare planning (3rd selection). (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Eight asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) A Meeting on Child Death Review to be held(Japanese) Orders issued to business operators for suspension and improvement on worker dispatching (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 21, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 20, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 20	The MHLW has concluded contracts with Pfizer Inc on the supply of COVID-19 vaccine. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 20, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Recall of asbestos-containing products (Japanese) The 6th Meeting for Promotion of Medical Ventures( the first meeting for FY 2020) to be held (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,219th announcement) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 19, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 19	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 19, 2021) (Japanese) Prompt Vital Statistics Report, Nov. 2020 (Japanese) Asymptomatic cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been reported. (Japanese) The 61st Expert Committee on Construction Work, the Fundamental Issues Subcommittee on Employment measures, Sectorial Committee on Employment security, Labor Policy Council to be held (paperless) (Japanese) The status of occurrence of industrial injuries in 2021 (Jan. 2021) (Japanese) Revocation of license of Supervising Organizations and accreditation of Technical Intern Training Plans (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at airport and seaport quarantine stations)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 18, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 18	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed.(Japanese) Eleven asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) The MHLW starts accepting the third applications for special subsidy programs for small and medium-sized enterprises affected by COVID-19. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 18, 2021) (Japanese) Publication of Survey Result: Report on Public Health Administration and Services (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 17, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 17	Eight asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 17, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 16, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 16	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 16, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 15, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 15	Recall of asbestos-containing products (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 15, 2021) (Japanese) Report on the "Status of Employment of Persons with disabilities" in 2020 (Japanese) "A survey on job offer situation of graduating university students" in FY2020 (as of December 1, 2020) (Japanese) （G-MIS）：Gathering Medical Information System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Monthly Report on the Statistics of Production by Pharmaceutical Industry (October 2020) (Japanese) Monthly Labour Survey [Prefectural Survey] - Jul. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 14, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 14	Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) The 11th study meeting will be held to discuss compensation for workers whose dismissals is ruled invalid. (paperless and online) (Japanese) G-MIS：Gathering Medical Information System on COVID-19 (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 14, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Hearing of those who have received fertility treatments for their opinion (Japanese) Actual Survey on Smoking Policies (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 13, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 13	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 13, 2021) (Japanese) Seven asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Survey of Institutions and Establishments for Long-term Care 2019 (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,218th announcement) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 12, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 12	The 11th study meeting will be held to discuss compensation for workers whose dismissals is ruled invalid. (paperless and online) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 12, 2021) (Japanese) The 16th Trilateral Meeting on Yusho Disease ("Oil Symptoms") to be held(Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Monthly Vital Statistics Report (Preliminary data), Aug. 2020 (Japanese) An informal meeting on food risk communication on "Safety of Imported Foods" to be held online on Jan. 28～We are looking for participants.～ (Japanese) The status of guidance and monitoring implemented for insurance medical institutions in FY2019 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 11, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 11	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 11, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 10, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments(Japanese)
Jan 10	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 10, 2021) (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 9, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 9	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 9, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 8, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 8	Extension of the special measures for employment adjustment grants for Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama(Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Publication of the report on the meeting to discuss the utilization of the Social Security and Tax Number System for the management of qualifications regarding social security (Japanese) Asymptomatic cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been reported. (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 8, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Hospital Report (Preliminary data), Sep. 2020(Japanese) Strengthen the consultation system for businesses considering introducing teleworking～ extension of consultation hours and offering online consultations～(Japanese) The 8th joint meeting about research on the use of genome editing technology and other techniques to track human fertilized embryo to be held (Japanese) The 4th expert committee meeting on 'prenatal testing including NIPT to be held(Japanese) Publication of the report on the "Status of Employment of Elderly Persons" in 2020(Japanese) Publication of documents related to Japanese internees provided by the Russian and other governments (Additionally identified persons, etc. are posted) (Japanese) The MHLW has called on business associations to step up efforts to prevent COVID-19 in the workplace and carefully monitor health conditions of workers during the state of emergency. (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 7, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Response to COVID-19 by welfare service providers for persons with disabilities (Japanese)
Jan 7	Response by Prefectural Labor Bureaus, labor standard inspection offices and Hello Work job placement offices amid the state of emergency (Japanese) Documents from the 3rd meeting to discuss the utilization of the Social Security and Tax Number System for the management of qualifications regarding social security (Japanese) Minister Tamura holds a news conference after a cabinet meeting. (Japanese) Eleven asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 7, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 6, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese) Provisional Report of Monthly Labour Survey November 2020 (English)(Japanese)
Jan 6	Cases of muted COVID-19 strain have been confirmed. (Japanese) Seven asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station). (Japanese) Results of inspections on radionuclides in foods (1,217th announcement) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 6, 2021) (Japanese) Survey on Public Assistance Recipients (Preliminary data), Oct.. 2020 (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 5, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 5	Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 5, 2021) (Japanese) Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 4, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 4	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) The 2020 edition of the manual to fill in a death certificate (Japanese) The 93rd Codex Consultative Meeting and public hearing to be held (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 4, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 3, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments(Japanese)
Jan 3	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station)(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 3, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 2, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 2	14 asymptomatic cases have been reported (at an airport quarantine station).(Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 2, 2021)(Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Jan. 1, 2021 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)
Jan 1	Confirmed COVID-19 cases (at an airport quarantine station) (Japanese) Situation update for COVID-19 and the MHLW's response (Jan. 1, 2021) (Japanese) COVID-19 cases reported on Dec. 31, 2020 :the total number of cases based on reports from prefectural governments (Japanese)

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