Japan to issue third coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area ahead of Olympics
Japan to issue third coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka area ahead of Olympics
Japan will declare short and powerful states of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka and two other prefectures, as the country struggles to contain a resurgent pandemic just three months ahead of the Olympics.
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UPDATED: April 23, 2021 09:12 IST
Japan s third state of emergency since the pandemic began comes only a month after an earlier emergency ended in the Tokyo area. (Photo: AP)
Japan is set to issue a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western urban prefectures amid scepticism it will be enough to curb a rapid coronavirus resurgence ahead of the Olympics in July.