Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency through Sept. 30

Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency through Sept. 30

People wearing face masks walk in front of JR Tokyo Station on Sept. 9, 2021, as the government decides to extend the COVID-19 state of emergency in Tokyo and 18 other prefectures through Sept. 30.

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