Japan to declare third state of emergency in Tokyo as Covid cases rise ahead of Olympics
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22 April 2021 - 16:34
Tokyo — The Japanese government plans to declare a state of emergency for the third time for Tokyo following a resurgence of new Covid-19 infections just three months before the start of the Olympic Games.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Thursday the government will formally declare the state of emergency after a meeting with experts to be held on Friday, when asked when the decision will be made...
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