Surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan

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Surge in COVID-19 cases in Japan

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike speaks at a press conference at the metropolitan government headquarters on Jan. 14, 2022, wearing a mask for protection against the coronavirus.

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