Japan has declared a state of emergency over COVID-19 in the national capital Tokyo and other regions. The emergency is aimed at curbing a surge in Covid-19 cases during the upcoming Golden Week holidays.
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‘The state of emergency, a third of its kind so far declared in Tokyo, will come into effect from Sunday to May 11.’
"We must take strong measures in a focused manner while many people are on holiday during the Golden Week to bring the virus under control," Suga said. Stricter restrictions, such as asking restaurants and bars not to serve alcohol and shutting down major commercial facilities, will be in place.
Source-IANS
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