The COVID-19 vaccination roll out picks up speed in Hiroshima after a slow start, thanks to a boost from universities and private companies.

The COVID-19 state of emergency has been lifted in Hiroshima and Okayama, but measures to prevent a 5th wave in place into July.

Usage at two large-scale COVID-19 vaccination centers in Hiroshima City is disappointingly low on the first two days of opening.

Hiroshima University in Higashi-hiroshima City is one of 7 national universities to start its own vaccination program later this month.

Hiroshima is one of 9 prefectures to extend the current COVID-19 state of emergency with some restrictions eased.

Hiroshima governor Yuzaki gave a strong indication yesterday that he would request extension of the current the COVID-19 state of emergency.

7 more Hiroshima Carp players, a coach and a member of staff have tested positive for COVID-19 it was announced last night.

The coronavirus state of emergency came into force in Hiroshima Prefecture today as COVID-19 infections continue to surge.

Today Hiroshima City announced details of the first phase of its COVID-19 vaccine roll out today. Jabs for over-65s expected to be completed in October.