TOKYO, May 6 ― Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike said today an extended state of emergency was needed to contain Covid-19 infections that are straining the capital's medical system. Tokyo will discuss the appropriate extension with neighbouring prefectures and the central government, Koike said...
Thursday, 06 May 2021 02:07 PM MYT
Tokyo will discuss the appropriate extension with neighbouring prefectures and the central government, Koike said following a meeting with health experts. Mutant strains of the virus are becoming dominant, increasing cases among younger people and driving concern that the current surge could exceed the third wave that crested in January, Koike said. She called on residents to curtail movements to contain infections.
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