The number of new coronavirus cases in Japan is slowly trending downward.
Quasi-state of emergency measures remain in place in 18 prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka.
The restrictions are set to expire on March 21. Some government sources believe that most of them could be lifted that day as scheduled.
Over 9,100 new cases were reported in the capital on Saturday. That is about 1,600 fewer infections than the capital recorded one week ago.
The central government plans to monitor the situation as hospital bed occupancy rates remain high in some prefectures, such as Osaka and Kanagawa.
It will seek the opinions of local government officials to decide whether it will lift the measures or not. It will also take case rates into account before a final decision is made.
The authorities recorded over 55,000 new infections in Japan on Saturday. They also recorded 141 deaths. More than 1,200 people were reported to be seriously ill.
Quasi-state of emergency measures remain in place in 18 prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka.
The restrictions are set to expire on March 21. Some government sources believe that most of them could be lifted that day as scheduled.
Over 9,100 new cases were reported in the capital on Saturday. That is about 1,600 fewer infections than the capital recorded one week ago.
The central government plans to monitor the situation as hospital bed occupancy rates remain high in some prefectures, such as Osaka and Kanagawa.
It will seek the opinions of local government officials to decide whether it will lift the measures or not. It will also take case rates into account before a final decision is made.
The authorities recorded over 55,000 new infections in Japan on Saturday. They also recorded 141 deaths. More than 1,200 people were reported to be seriously ill.
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Coronavirus cases in Japan are decreasing, with Tokyo and Osaka under quasi-state of emergency until March 21. New cases in Tokyo dropped by 1600 since last week, but hospital bed occupancy remains high, particularly in Osaka and Kanagawa. The central government plans to consult local officials
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20220313_09/
Date: March 13, 2022
Created: 2022/03/13 22:08
Updated: 2025/12/09 17:37
Last Read: 2022/03/13 22:08