Published 13:03 IST, June 1st 2020

COVID-19: Thermal imaging cameras to play crucial role as Japan reopens

As Japan plans to get rid of its months-long lockdown restrictions post the COVID-19 pandemic, thermal imaging cameras are expected to play a crucial role.

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As Japan plans to get rid of its months-long lockdown restrictions and reopen its shattered economy post COVID-19 pandemic, rmal imaging cameras are expected to play a crucial role in country. According to reports, many retailers and organisations are praising technology as it can run quick scans over passengers to determine fever. As per international media reports, most popular 109 department store in Tokyo’s trendy Shibuya district reopened on June 1 installing rmal imaging cameras at its entrance. 

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4.2 billion yen for schools

On or hand,  Isetan Mitsukoshi’s iconic department store opened over weekend with rmal cameras at its entrances. government has reportedly announced that it will keep 4.2 billion yen ($39 million) to help schools opt technology for safety measures to curb spre of coronavirus. 

As Japan begins to ease coronavirus restrictions, country is reportedly considering to re-open its borders to travellers from selective nations with low spre of COVID-19 disease. decision comes as Japan resumed businesses, cinemas, as well as sports clubs in nation's capital Tokyo on June 1.  

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As per local media reports, government of Japan would allow overseas travellers from Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand in months ahe as se countries have recorded low cases of coronavirus. Mostly, business travellers from se four countries would be allowed to enter after testing negative for COVID-19 in two separate tests, one conducted at departure in home country and upon arrival in Japan. exempt will be granted owing to Japan’s strong tre ties with member nations of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP-11).  

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13:03 IST, June 1st 2020