Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a state of emergency for the nation's capital and surrounding areas as Covid-19 cases surge to the highest levels since the start of the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
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Japan’s PM declares state of emergency in Tokyo amid Covid crisis
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Japan’s Daily Coronavirus Cases Hit Record as State of Emergency Looms
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Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo amid COVID-19 surge
Japan declared a state of emergency in Tokyo and three nearby areas on Thursday as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital. ( read original story ...)
Tokyo and Nagoya may be dropped from Go To Travel as virus cases surge
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Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo, paying price for coronavirus complacency
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As Covid-19 surges throughout Japan, Osaka and other regions weigh emergency measures
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Why Tokyo ended up with a new COVID-19 emergency, and how it’s fighting it
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Tokyo 2020: Organisers say Games will go ahead despite Covid-19 surge
Tokyo 2020 organisers say they will be ready to host the Olympic Games - despite the city declaring a state of emergency over Covid-19. ( read original story ...)
Japan declares emergency for Tokyo area as cases spike
Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three nearby areas as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Suga declares state of emergency for Tokyo as Covid-19 cases reach highest levels
Japan's Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared a state of emergency for the nation's capital and surrounding areas as Covid-19 cases surge to the highest levels since the beginning of the pandemic ... ( read original story ...)
Japan declares state of emergency for Tokyo area as COVID-19 cases surge
Japan declared a one-month state of emergency in the capital, Tokyo, and three neighbouring prefectures on Thursday to stem the spread of coronavirus infections, as new daily cases surged to a record ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan declares state of emergency in Tokyo area
Japan has declared a state of emergency for Tokyo and three nearby areas as coronavirus cases continue to surge, hitting a daily record of 2,447 in the capital. Prime ... ( read original story ...)