Japan to expand quasi-emergency areas as virus cases surge

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The decision, likely to be formalized Tuesday, may see 32 of the nation's 47 prefectures under restrictions. Japan's confirmed daily coronavirus cases reached more than 50,000, the second largest on record. The number of people recuperating at home after being infected with the virus rose to 26,556, a record high.

4 months ago·Japan

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Japan to expand quasi-emergency areas as virus cases surge

The government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to place more prefectures under a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency as the number of cases continues surging, government sources said Sunday. The decision, likely to be formalized Tuesday, may see 32 of the nation's 47 prefectures under restrictions, such as shortened…

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Japan to expand quasi-emergency areas as virus cases continue surging

The government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to place more prefectures under a COVID-19 quasi-state of emergency as the number of cases continues surging, according to government sources

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