Japan set to expand virus alert near Tokyo as COVID surge spreads
The alert comes a day after two top officials said there was a possibility the Olympic Games could be canceled or proceed without any fans. Author: MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press Published: 10:18 PM PDT April 15, 2021 Updated: 10:18 PM PDT April 15, 2021
TOKYO, Japan Japan is set to raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo’s three neighboring prefectures and a forth area in central Japan to allow tougher measures as a more contagious coronavirus variant spreads, along with doubts whether the Olympics can go ahead.
The move comes only four days after Tokyo was placed on alert while the vaccination campaign has covered less than 1% of the population.
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