Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Japan - Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has decided to lift the state of emergency now in effect in 19 prefectures, along with less-strict priority measures in eight other prefectures

The fifth wave of infections with the novel coronavirus, the worst so far in Japan, is approaching its end. It is essential to examine the problems with the measures taken against the pandemic so far and establish a new system to prevent a resurgence in widespread infections. 

Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has decided to lift the state of emergency now in effect in 19 prefectures, along with less-strict priority measures in eight other prefectures. 

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