time yesterday. that is an increase of 415% as a result of the rapid increase the japanese government has extended border restrictions. essentially banning all nonresidents through the end of february. exami and just about an hour ago, declared a quasi-state of emergency totaling 16. reporter: 419 covid deaths, the health ministry has recorded a 40% rise in fatalities, almost 143,000 cases of covid-19 have been reported in the last 24 hours. the high single-day rise since may last year. according to health officials, the hospitalization rate remains relatively low for now. over to ivan watson in hong kong. reporter: the hong kong government wants residents of this city, anybody who bought a pet hamster on or after december