Japan's government on Friday proposed states of emergency in three prefectures near Olympic host city Tokyo and the western prefecture of Osaka, ...
TOKYO: Japan's government on Friday proposed states of emergency through Aug 31 in three prefectures near Olympic host city Tokyo and the western prefecture of Osaka, a cabinet minister said, as COVID-19 cases spike to records around the country.
Noting that the health care system was already under strain, Nishimura said:"By creating a strong framework for the region as a whole, we want to suppress the spread of the virus by all means."Suga and Olympics organisers have denied there is any link between the Jul 23-Aug 8 Summer Games and the recent sharp spike in cases.
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