Japan reports 5,652 new COVID-19 cases as gov't nears vaccination rollout

People wearing masks are seen in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 22, 2021. Japan on Thursday confirmed 5,652 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the nation's cumulative total of infections to 352,688. The government said Pfizer's vaccine is likely to gain approval from the health ministry for inoculation on Feb. 15. (Xinhua/Du Xiaoyi)