The panel met for the eigh time on thursday. The members said in their latest update the country has kept the virus under control to a certain extent. But they cautioned against ovoverlooking the potential ris and stressed the need to tailor responses to the situation in each area. The panel alsoso offered specif recommendations. It said in areas where infections are on the rise, authorities should consider declaring states of emergency and ask residents to stay at home, noting similar measures taken by the northern prefecture of hokkaido last month made some difference. As for areas without confirmed infections, the panel suggested schools could reopen and outdoor sporting events could be held. The suggestions came ahead of a threeday weekend here in japan. The governor of osaka prefecture requested that nonessential travel to and from neighboring hyogo be avoided over the extended weekend. Osaka prefecture is among the four prefectures that have reported over 100 cases. The Handover
Leon Marchand's coaches have been lobbying for an Olympic schedule change that would make it easier for him to tackle the rare 200 fly/200 breast double.
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