Japan Ends Virus Emergency Nationwide and Looks to Boost Economy
- Bars and restaurants to be allowed to resume alcohol service
- Suga says fight against coronavirus entering a new phase
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Japan will lift a virus state of emergency at the end of September as new Covid-19 infections recede, easing restrictions that have dragged on the economy and limited operations at places such as bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said he would end the restrictions Friday for Tokyo and 18 other areas that make up about 75% of Japan’s economy as his government looks to gradually roll back curbs that called on places like eateries and pubs to close early and restricted sales of alcohol.