Your Wednesday Briefing – The New York Times
We’re covering Japan’s name-and-shame virus strategy and an investigation that found that New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had sexually harassed women.
Japan’s new virus strategy: Name and shame
As Japan strains to control its coronavirus outbreak, and rein in cases at the Summer Olympics, the government is trying a new tactic: Public shaming.
On Monday, the health ministry released the names of three people who had broken rules after returning from overseas. An official statement said that the three — returning from South Korea and Hawaii — had failed to respond to calls from the health authorities as required.
They had all tested negative for the virus at the airport but subsequently failed to report their health condition.
Context: The Japanese government said in May that about 100 people a day were flouting the border control rules, and signaled that it would soon begin to disclose the names of violators.
The outbreak: There have been relatively few infections at the site of the Olympics — about 300. But nationwide, Japan reported 8,300 daily cases on Tuesday, a slight dip from the weekend’s records of more than 10,000.
Here are the latest updates and maps of the pandemic.
In other developments:
Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women, report finds
Letitia James, the New York State attorney general, unveiled the findings of a sexual harassment inquiry into Gov. Andrew Cuomo and declared that “we should believe women.”
The report found that Cuomo sexually harassed several women and retaliated against at least one who went public with her complaints.The investigation centered on allegations made by 11 women, nine of whom are current and former state employees, whose accusations include making inappropriate comments and engaging in unwanted kissing and touching.
Cuomo denied the allegations, saying he had “never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances.” The findings bolstered calls from across the political spectrum for Cuomo to step down or be removed from office.
Context: Cuomo was hailed as a national leader at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, but his reputation has since suffered because of the sexual harassment allegations and a scandal over the state’s handling of data on Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes.
China wins gold as Biles makes a comeback
Guan Chenchen, 16, and Tang Xijing, 18, of China beat out Simone Biles on Tuesday for the top prize in the final individual event for gymnastics.
Guan is a specialist on the balance beam and it showed at these Games — her first. With a routine much more difficult than that of her competitors, she had qualified first for the balance beam final. In men’s, China’s Zou Jingyuan also won gold for the parallel bars. China is leading the gold medal count.
Biles performed back handsprings and flips. She did not try the twists from the complicated and difficult dismount that was named after her. But she finished her routine with a smile, running to give her coach a hug. “I was proud of myself just to go out there after what I’ve been through,” Biles told Reuters.
For most of the population in Fresnillo, a mining city in central Mexico, a fearful existence is the only one they know. Since the government began its war on the drug cartels 15 years ago, murder statistics have shot up. “We’re living in hell,” said Victor Piña, who ran for mayor.
ARTS AND IDEAS
Olympic Tiktok
Some of the most fun Olympics coverage isn’t coming from the major broadcasters — it’s on TikTok.
Athletes from a host of countries in sports that run the gamut have been posting everything from day-in-the-life videos at the Olympic Village, such as one shared by Nick Rickles, an Israeli baseball player, to stress tests of the much-discussed cardboard bed frames, like the one posted by the New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt.
Their performances in prime time can be limited to mere seconds, with the focus on whether they win a medal. But on the app, athletes can be more personable. Courtney Hurley, an American fencer, poked fun at herself after she drummed up enthusiasm for her game and then lost. When they win, the athletes can share the joy — as did Jessica Fox, an Australian who won gold in canoe slalom.
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August 04, 2021 at 02:48AM
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