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Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as surge spreads

Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as surge spreads by Mari Yamaguchi, The Associated Press Posted Apr 15, 2021 11:57 pm EDT Last Updated Apr 15, 2021 at 11:58 pm EDT TOKYO Japan is set to raise the coronavirus alert level in Tokyo’s three neighbouring 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. The government is expected to official approve the alert status for Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba and Aichi prefectures in central Japan at a meeting later Friday. It will allow heads of the prefectures to mandate shorter hours for bars and restaurants, along with punishments for violators and compensation for those who comply.

Tokyo Olympics doubts increase with new Japan COVID alert

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.

Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge spreads

Japan expands virus alert in Tokyo area as Covid-19 cases surge spreads
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