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Japan expands state of emergency following coronavirus surge amid Olympics

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Japan on Friday extended a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo and Okinawa following spikes in coronavirus cases as the …
Japan on Friday extended a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo and Okinawa following spikes in coronavirus cases as the country hosts the Olympics, according to the Associated Press. The notice is in effect from Monday through Aug.31 and covers the areas of Saitama, Kanagawa, Chiba and Osaka. The restrictions include an alcohol ban and restricted hours at restaurants and karaoke bars.

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