Here are the latest updates from Japan and beyond on the coronavirus outbreak:

The year's first shipment of Beaujolais Nouveau arrives at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Oct. 22, 2020, about two weeks earlier than the average year, as the importer took quicker action in view of substantial flight cuts by coronavirus-hit airlines. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

As of 11 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23 (Japan time)