COVID-19 emergency planned in 7 more prefectures

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COVID-19 emergency planned in 7 more prefectures

Japanese economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who is also in charge of the country's coronavirus response, speaks during a COVID-19 expert panel meeting in Tokyo on Aug. 17, 2021. Nishimura explained to the meeting the government's plan to declare a COVID-19 state of emergency in seven more prefectures in addition to Tokyo and five other areas.

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