The following is the latest list of selected news summaries by Kyodo News.----------Japan gov't says masks not needed outdoors if distancing maintainedTOKYO - Wearing masks outdoors to protect against the coronavirus is not necessary providing social distancing is practiced, Japan's top government spokesman said Wednesday, with the approach of summer increasing the risk of heatstroke.Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said the government will continue to review anti-virus measures while monitoring the country's coronavirus situation and consulting with medical experts.---------…READ FULL ARTICLE