Japan's struggle to contain COVID

Japan's struggle to contain COVID

People wearing face masks for protection against the coronavirus walk on a pedestrian crossing in front of JR Shinagawa Station in Tokyo on July 22, 2022. Tokyo reported 34,995 new COVID-19 cases the same day, reaching an all-time high for the second consecutive day.

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