February 02, 2021
The move comes as questions persist over the country s readiness to host the Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in Tokyo this summer from July 23 to Aug. 8. Courtesy photo
TOKYO Japan plans to extend its state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and eight other prefectures as the country continues to battle rising COVID-19 cases, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said on Tuesday.
The move comes as questions persist over the country s readiness to host the Olympics, which are scheduled to be held in Tokyo this summer from July 23 to Aug. 8.
Eleven of Japan s 47 prefectures are currently under a state of emergency that orders companies to facilitate work from home where possible, and requires restaurants to close by 8 p.m. Sports and entertainment events in Japan are also required to limit the number of attendees.