Tokyo Area Faces Three-Week Covid Quasi-Emergency From Friday
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The greater Tokyo region and other parts of Japan is set to come under a state of quasi-emergency for three weeks starting Friday as the government tries to rein in a surge in Covid-19.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said a final decision will be made Wednesday for the 13 prefectures including Tokyo. The measure, set to end Feb. 13, will allow the local government to request limits on gathering and hospitality operations. Tokyo and neighboring areas are discussing restrictions on serving alcohol, asking restaurants and bars to shorten opening hours and requiring testing of all participants at large events, broadcaster NHK reported Tuesday.