Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Declares State of COVID-19 Emergency in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday that the number of coronavirus infections was rising in the Tokyo area due partly to growing numbers of the Delta variant. Suga also said thorough measures would be taken to prevent Olympic athletes from bringing the virus into Japan in connection with the Games, set to open in about two weeks.
Japan PM Suga declares state of COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga formally declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, putting restrictions aimed at curbing coronavirus infections in place through August 22 https://t.co/DiYUzeVTfwpic.twitter.com/tTxesZ6mq9
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