TOKYO: Tokyo began its fourth state of emergency to contain a resurgence in Covid-19 infections, local media reported.
Katsunobu Kato, the Chief Cabinet Secretary, said that the state of emergency was to prevent the spread of Covid-19 from Tokyo during the summer break and Bon holiday period.
“We ask the people for their understanding and cooperation as the declaration this round is to make sure we prevent the nationwide explosion of infections until vaccination progresses,” Kato said.
The fourth state of emergency in Tokyo, lasting until Aug 22, will cover the duration of the Tokyo Olympics.
Some people expressed fear over an increase in infections in Japan even with the new state of emergency in place.
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