Expansion of coronavirus state of emergency in Japan

Expansion of coronavirus state of emergency in Japan

People wearing face masks walk in Osaka's Dotonbori area on Jan. 13, 2021, amid the coronavirus pandemic. Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga declared a state of emergency the same day in seven additional prefectures, including Osaka, amid a resurgence of virus infections across the country.

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