The Tokyo metropolitan government raised its alert for novel coronavirus infections to the highest level on July 14, while experts warned that the current spread was on pace to shatter records in the capital.
The Tokyo metropolitan government raised its COVID-19 alert to the second-highest of four levels Thursday amid a continuous rise in coronavirus infections for two consecutive weeks. Experts attending a monitoring meeting of the metropolitan government made the decision and warned that the virus is spreading again, stressing the importance of…
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that there are "signs of a resurgence" in coronavirus infections in Japan, particularly among young people. Speaking to reporters, Kishida called for the public to cooperate in stemming the spread of the virus by taking thorough prevention measures, actively testing and receiving COVID-19 vaccine…