Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo area from Saturday - Asahi TV

Japan to declare COVID-19 emergency in Tokyo area from Saturday - Asahi TV
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Japan will declare a month-long emergency in Tokyo and surrounding areas to tackle a surge in coronavirus cases from Saturday until Feb. 7, broadcaster Asahi TV reported.

Japan's capital recorded a record number of daily coronavirus cases on Wednesday, with at least 1,591 new infections.

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